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Rita Perreault Obituary

Perreault, Rita M. WATERFORD Rita M. Perreault, 92 of First St., entered into eternal life Friday, March 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and educated in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Irene Drogue Grignon. She worked at Standard Manufacturing for many years and prior to that had been employed at Fort Orange Manufacturing. Rita was a past member of the Halfmoon Waterford Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary, a former member of the Red Hat Society and also a communicant of the Church of the Holy Trinity in Cohoes. She enjoyed taking trips to the casino, playing bingo and especially loved bowling, having belonged to the Senior Bowling League in Clifton Park. Rita was the wife of the late Frank Perreault and former wife of the late Armand McMahon; the loving mother of Earl McMahon (Janice) of Waterford, Brian McMahon (Cathy) of Clifton Park and Mary Lou Charbonneau (Joe) of Waterford; the sister of Lillian Peak of Cohoes and Diane Petersen of Vermont and the late, Nelson Grignon, Elizabeth Gamache, Blanche Barsey, Henry and Clement Grignon. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Earl McMahon, Jr., Todd McMahon and Brian McMahon Jr., Joseph Charbonneau Jr., John Charbonneau, Shaun McMahon, James Charbonneau and Christian McMahon, Sam Price and Addie Peet; as well as 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. Those wishing to remember Rita in a special way may make contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 5 Pine West Plaza, Suite 505, Albany, NY 12205 or the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110. To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, visit, Brendesefuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on Mar. 21, 2021.

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Dawn Toma

March 23, 2021

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. It's certainly the toughest one. Rita was always one to make you laugh, may she Rest In Peace

Deborah Warner

March 23, 2021

In loving memory of my dearest and closes friend. Fly high with the angels above. I will miss you dearly. Lots of love to your family ❤

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Chuck and Debbie Prudhomme

March 21, 2021

So sorry to hear of Rita´s death. Our hearts are with the family at this time.

DeborahLWarner

March 21, 2021

So sorry for your loss.. She was and will always be a special friend to me. Forever in my heart

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