Mrs. Rita (Caron) Deschenes
Obituary July 5, 2009
Drummondville,P.Q., Canada: Mrs. Rita (Caron) Deschenes, 86, of 130 Paradis Street, died Wednesday at the Saint Croix Hospital in Drummondville. Born in St. Marc du Lac, Mrs. Deschenes had been a resident of Lawrence for 12 years and returned to Canada 30 years ago. She enjoyed knitting and cooking , especially for her family and was an avid gardener. She was the widow of Francois Deschenes and the mother of the late Nelson and Jean Guy Deschenes. She is survived by:
5 daughters: Hugette & her husband James Forsythe of Lawrence
Nicole & her husband Jacques Caron of Methuen
Ginette Deschenes of Drummondville, Canada
Lisette Thibault of Drummondville, Canada
Francine & her husband Jean Dube of Lawrence
1 sister-in-law: Madeleine Deschenes of Drummondville, Canada
2 brothers: Laurent & Cecile Caron of St. Claire, N.B. , Canada
Nelson & Rita Caron of Contoocook, NH
There are 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:30 am, at St. Monica Church. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Racicot Funeral Home, 256 Broadway, Lawrence. www.racicotfuneralhome.com