Rita C. (Reynolds) Sullivan, 85, a lifelong resident of Lawrence, MA. died at the Lawrence General Hospital on Sunday, June 10th, 2007.
She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on December 13th, 1921 to Joseph and Mary (Gilmore) Sullivan. She was educated at St. Patrick's Grammar School and she was a graduate of St. Patricks High School and the McIntosh Business School in Lawrence where she received her Associates Degree. Rita worked in the Pacific Mills of Lawrence before starting her family. She loved to spend time with her family and especially her two grand daughters for whom she adored. Rita was also an avid reader.
She was the wife of the late Arthur F. Sullivan for whom she was married for 57 years. She leaves her two children; her son: Kevin A and his wife Donna of North Andover, MA. and her daughter: Sharon M. Sullivan of Lawrence, MA. Also two grand daughters: Katie and Colleen Sullivan and a special niece: Carol Pierce of Methuen, MA. She is survived by her sisters- in-law, cousins and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 at 11:00AM at St. Patrick Church in South Lawrence, MA. A burial will follow at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in North Andover, MA.
Friends and family may call on Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA. 01845. For online condolences go to: www.breenfuneralhome.com.