Acushnet – Rita Yvonne (Clark) Lessa, 61, of Acushnet died at home after a long illness on August 20, 2009. She was the wife of William Lessa.
Mrs. Lessa was born in Columbus, GA, daughter of Vergie Lee (Griffith) Clark of Georgia and the late Quincy Clark, and resided in Acushnet most of her life. She was a member of the New Seasons Worship Center, E. Freetown. She was employed as an accountant by Panagakos Development of New Bedford and was the owner/operator of Professional Tax and Bookkeeping Service, Acushnet. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially watching her grandchildren play sports.
In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a daughter: Teresa J. Lessa of CT; 2 sons: Alan E. Lessa of New Bedford and William P. “Billy” Lessa of Fairhaven; a sister: Linda Lynn of AL; 2 brothers: Eugene and Jerry Clark both of GA; 9 grandchildren: Daniel, William, Timothy, Kara, Sarah and Jacob Lessa and Bethany, Jason and Jordan Rivera; a great-grandson: Timothy Mandeville; and several nieces.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Visiting hours on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 6:00-7:30 P.M.
Funeral services on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hudner Oncololgy Center, 795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02724.