Rita O. Desruisseaux, 76, of Manchester died November 8, 2006 at Hillsborough County Nursing Home, Goffstown.
Born in Manchester on January 27, 1930, she was the daughter of George and Cecile (Gagne) Desruisseaux. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
Miss Desruisseaux had worked at Prevue Products in Manchester. She was very concerned and active with animal rights.
The family includes two sisters, Laurette Stith and Doris Bishop both of Manchester; a brother, George Desruisseaux of Concord and many nieces and nephews.
IN HER LIFE: She was predeceased by two brothers, Lucien Desruisseaux and Frank Desruisseaux.
A graveside committal service was held Monday November 13, 2006 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.
Memorial donations may be made to the New Hampshire SPCA, P.O. Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885-0196
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester assisted the family with arrangements.