Rita E. Cusson-Lagasse, 75, most recently of Derry, NH died Monday January 7, 2002 in the Parkland Medical Center, Derry after a prolonged illness. She was born in Peabody, Ma, on August 14, 1926, the daughter of the late, Carl and Mabel (Hutchinson) Dempsey. She was raised and educated in Peabody, Ma. She had been an active participant in the West Boxford Grange, W. Boxford, Ma, where she had served as a past Lecturer. She was also a member of the Sweet Adelines of the North Shore. While living in New Hampshire, she most recently enjoyed her residency at the Foxden Retirement Community, Sandown, NH. Her thoughtfulness and love will be remembered by many.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Diane) Foster, Derry, NH, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Jackson, Nobleboro, Maine, Mrs. John (Pamela) Rodgers, Derry, NH, Mrs. David (Leslie) Gordon, Raymond, NH, one son, Lawrence C. (wife Sandra) Cusson, Deerfield, NH, 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, three sisters, Shirley Maihos, Danvers, Ma, Mabel Hubbard, Beverly, Ma, Jean Stanley, Atwater, Ca., one brother, Charles “Jake” Dempsey, Standish, Maine. She was predeceased in 1980 by her first husband, Lawrence H. Cusson and in 1997 by her second husband, Leon Lagasse.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 9th at 8:30pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, NH. Calling hours will be held Wednesday evening prior to the funeral service from 6:00 – 8:30pm. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, NH Affiliate, 20 Merrimack St., Suite 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244. To view an online memorial, send a condolence or for more information, please visit, www.peabodyfuneralhome.com