Rita C. (Savard) Mathiew, 95, of Westport died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Somerset Ridge Center. She was wife of the late Telesphore J. Mathiew.
Born in S. Hadley Falls, MA, she was daughter of the late Joseph and Georgianna (Lemieux) Savard. Prior to retirement, she worked for Elco Dress in S. Hadley Falls and she was a member of the I.L.G.W.U.
Survivors include 2 daughters: Rita A. Nadeau and her husband Normand, Sr. of Westport and Irene LaMontagne of S. Hadley Falls; 7 grandchildren: Theresa, Normand, Jr., Susan, Dennis, John, Stephen and the late Linda Nadeau; 14 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, June 17, 2016 at the Potter Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Visitation will be Friday from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.