Mrs. Rita (Hamel) Bedard, age 84, of Dracut, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 at a local healthcare facility in Lowell
She was the wife of the late Maurice J. Bedard who died on Nov. 9, 2008.
Born in Allenstown, NH, November 13, 1924 she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Florida (Desmarais) Hamel.
Mrs. Bedard received her education through the New Hampshire Schools. She enjoyed reading, shopping and decorating her home. She resided in Dracut but enjoyed spending the winter months in Naples, Florida and the summer months at the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
Prior to her retirement she was employed in housekeeping at Lowell General Hospital and was previously employed with the Robert Leonard Clothing Manufacturer as a presser.
She is survived by three sisters; Theresa Lefebvre, of Chelmsford, Pauline Deschene and Lucille Loranger, both of Lowell; also several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends will be received at the M.R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME,295 Pawtucket St., Lowell on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5 to 8 pm. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 9:00 o'clock at St. Francis Church, Dracut.