Rita Helene Couture, age 90, passed away on Oct 20, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Feb 21, 1923 in Central Falls, RI to the late Wilfrid and Adelina (Mayer) Richard. Rita belonged to the choir at the former St Joesph’s Church. She enjoyed dancing, music and being with her family. She leaves her loving husband Henri D. Couture of Springfield; three sons Roger Couture and his wife Valerie of Daytona Beach, Fl, Denis Couture of NY and Robert Couture and his wife Carolyn of Springfield; one daughter Alice Dezan of Springfield; one brother George Richard and his wife Genevieve of Canada; six grandchildren Nicole, Christy, Holly, Melody, Aura and Laura and five great grandchildren Joshua, Jeffrey, Carter, Chandler and Boaz. She was predeceased by two brothers Albert and Adelard Richard and one sister Therese Pinard. A Memorial Service will held on Thurs Oct 24, 2013 at 8:30 AM from the Grise Funeral Home 280 Springfield St. Chicopee, MA with a funeral mass at 10:00 AM in Mary, Mother of Hope Church with burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held on the morning of the funeral from 8:30 AM until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made in Rita’s memory to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 or to the National Kidney Foundation 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016. Visit www.Grisefh.com