Worcester- Rita L. (Cournoyer) Dubuque, 81, formerly of Auburn, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the Odd Fellows Home.
Her husband, Gerard M. Dubuque, died in 1992. She leaves a son, Richard E. Dubuque of Worcester; a daughter, Jeanne P. Paquette of Spencer; a brother, Leon Cournoyer of Worcester; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Emile R. and Artemise A. (Bolduc) Cournoyer, and lived here most of her life. She lived several years in Auburn. She graduated from Worcester Girls Trade School.
Mrs. Dubuque was a sales clerk for 8 years at Sears & Roebuck Co., before retiring.
She was a former member of St. Joseph’s Parish.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, in the funeral home.