North Andover, MA – Blanche A. (Dubois) Rheaume, 96 yrs. died Sunday surrounded by her loving family at the Prescott House of North Andover.
Born and educated in Lawrence Mrs. Rheaume had been a former communicant of Sacred Heart Church before its closing.
She had been employed with the Arlington and Pacific Mills in Lawrence as a Twister for more than 30 years.
According to Blanche’s family she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, spending time with her grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren.
The widow of Eugene Rheaume survivors include daughters Therese Rheaume of Dracut, Sr. Claire Rheaume, SMSM stationed in Waltham, and one son Robert Rheaume of Lawrence, 3 grandchildren, 4 greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Blanche was predeceased by her daughter Doris Robertson.
A funeral mass will take place on Wednesday morning at 11:30 in Saint Michaels Church in North Andover with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Andover.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc. 233 Lawrence Street in Methuen.
Memorial contributions may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center One Joslin Place Boston, MA 02215 Attn: Development Office and Allegiance Hospice and Palliative Care 67 Middleton Street Lowell, MA.