Rita D. Bowley, 80, of Manchester, died December 25, 2007 in Mt. Carmel Nursing Home after a long illness.
She was born in Brentwood NH, April 3, 1927, and was the daughter of Cleophause and Anna (Dube).
She was a long time resident of Exeter before moving to Manchester 11 years ago. For many years she was employed by the Wise Shoe, and later the Alrose Shoe companies in Exeter. While living in Exeter, she had been a member of St. Michael Roman Catholic Church. In Manchester she was a member of Sacred Heart parish.
Family member include a daughter, Yvonne Nurczyk, of NJ; a son Martin Bowley, of Manchester; several nieces and nephews.
There were no services planned.