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Rita Phaneuf Obituary

Manchester, NH - Rita Y Phaneuf, 73 passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 after a period of declining health with family by her side.

Rita was born on August 20, 1951 in Manchester, NH to Joseph and Jeannette (Pilotte) Phaneuf. Rita was a long term resident of Manchester NH. She was a loving daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt to many nieces (great) and nephews (great).

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Published by Union Leader on Mar. 21, 2025.

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Catherine Robb Jerszyk

March 27, 2025

So sad to hear of Rita´s passing. We went to college together and kept in touch. Prayers to the family.

Rick Tremblay

March 21, 2025

I remember working with Rita and her brother at McDonald´s back in the day. Lots of good memories. My condolences to the Phaneuf family.

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