Rita E. Lamothe, 81, of Mann St., Bellingham, formerly of Hamilton St., Woonsocket, died Thursday at Oakland Grove Health Center in Woonsocket.
Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Theophile and Albertine (Harnois) Lamothe. She resided in Bellingham for the last 6 years and previously was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket.
She worked for the Sydney Worsted Company and Narragansett Knitting Company for several years before retiring. She was a member of the Holy Family Christian group. Rita enjoyed playing bingo and loved crocheting.
She is survived by a sister, Therese O. Cote, of Bellingham, and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Aime, Roland, and Leo Lamothe, Noella Rondeau, and Rose Lamothe.
Her funeral will be Wednesday at 9:00 am from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St., Woonsocket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Theresa’s Church, Rathbun St., Blackstone. Burial will follow in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4-7 pm. Visit www.fournierandfournier.com for guestbook and directions.