Rita J. Gamache, 74, passed away on September 15, 2011 in Kaplan Family Hospice House. She was the wife of the late Raymond Gamache with whom she shared forty-one years of marriage.
Born in Haverhill on July 24, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alma D’Entremont. Rita was raised and educated in Danvers and graduated Holten High School in 1955. She was employed with a local nursing home as an aide and also in the Danvers High School Cafeteria for several years. Rita was a member of the Polish, Russian, Lithuanian American Citizens Club of Danvers. She enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Kardettes Bowling league for over 20 years.
She is survived by her son William J. Gamache of Manchester, NH, a granddaughter Jaime Gamache, a grandson, Michael Gamache, three great grandchildren, Cory, Patrick and Jaelynn, siblings, Jean Comeau, FL, Paul D’Entremont of FL and Donald D’Entremont, TX and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Lillian James.
A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 9AM on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Vst. hrs are Mon. from 4-7PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Rita’s name to Hospice of Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA, 01923.