Rita M. Carroll of Needham died on Tuesday, April 29th at her home. She was 93 years old. Born in Boston, lived in West Roxbury for many years before moving to Needham over 30 years ago. In the 1970’s Rita worked as the Secretary to the Needham Board of Selectman and Town Administrator as well as Legal Secretary to Town Counsel. She retired in 1980. Rita was a parishioner of St. Bartholomew Parish. Loving daughter of the late James and Mary Carroll. Dear sister of Gertrude Donovan of Chelmsford, John Carroll of Ware and the late James and Charles Carroll, Mary Van Steenbergen, Joseph and Edith Carroll. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Friday, May 2 at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting will be held Friday morning from 9 to 9:45 prior to Mass. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations in Rita's name may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, 295 Devonshire St., 4th Floor, Boston MA 02110.