FALL RIVER… Rita (Dumaine) Borden, 80, of Fall River, wife of Howard E. Borden, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at her home.
Rita was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Malvina and Wilfred Dumaine. She resided in Fall River all her life.
Graduating from Notre Dame School and Jesus Mary Academy, Rita retired from national Grid holding the position of account executive for several years. She was a devout Catholic.
Besides her husband of fifty-five years, Rita leaves behind many nieces, nephews and godchildren who she loved watching and caring for. Rita was the sister of the late Doris Costa.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 8 AM from the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant St. Fall River, MA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St. Bernadette Parish, 529 Eastern Ave. Fall River, MA. Calling hours will be Monday from 5-8 PM. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River.