LACONIA-----Rita P. Taylor, 90, of Ledges Drive, died on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Taylor Community.
Rita was born on August 14, 1928 in Laconia, the daughter of the late Alfred and Blanche (Martin) Provencal.
Rita married Harold E. Taylor in 1952 and moved to Sandwich, NH where she would reside until moving back to Laconia a couple of years after Harold passed away.
Rita was an asset to the Town of Sandwich being a hard worker in various capacities over the years. She worked for Reuben Hodge Insurance Agency, drove a school bus, worked several positions for the Sandwich Fair Association and was the Town Clerk. She also was a member of several clubs.
Not one to ever complain and her willingness to help, she touched so many. Rita was always there to lend a hand putting others needs above her own. A kind and caring soul, she will be dearly missed.
Rita is survived by her daughter, Ann Fortin and her husband, John of Sandwich; a granddaughter, Jessica Cann and her fiancé, Ron Arcouete of Moultonborough; two great grandchildren, Samantha Cann and Jon Nile; two great-great grandchildren, Axel J. and Savannah; a brother, Raymond Provencal and his wife, Beverly of Gilford; two sisters, Rachel Romprey of Tilton, and Patty Cray and her husband, Wendall of Tilton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harold.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH using the Carriage House entrance.
A Funeral Service will then follow the calling hours at 6:00 p.m., also at the funeral home.
A Private Burial will be held at the Sandwich Rural Cemetery, Sandwich, NH.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made in Rita’s memory to the Sandwich Fire Department, PO Box 37, Center Sandwich, NH 03227.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.