Mrs. Rita M. (O'Neil) Preston, 85, of Chelmsford, Ma. formerly of Tewksbury, Ma. passed away on April 7th, 2013 surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 22nd, 1927 in Tewksbury to the late Edward and Stella (Cassetta) O'Neil. Rita was educated in the local schools of Tewksbury and was a 1945 graduate of Tewksbury High School. She later attended the University of Lowell.
She worked for the Tewksbury State Hospital in Accounting for several years. Rita was a parishioner of Saint Mary's Church in Chelmsford, MA.
wife of the late Edmund A. Preston, married in 1957.
She is survived by her sons
Mark E. Preston and his wife Anne of Londonderry, NH and Edmund J. Preston and his wife Kimberley of Dracut, MA
Grandchildren: Amanda, Oliver, Kelly, Rachel and Olivia
Brother Paul O'Neil and his wife Betty of Houston, TX, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mother of the late Michael A. Preston
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Mary's Church, 25 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA.
Burial will follow in Saint Patrick's Cemetery, 1251 Gorham Street, Lowell, MA. At the request of the family there are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. For online condolences and other information please visit us at www.breenfuneralhome.com.