Mrs. Rita D. (Daly) Danahy, 95 of North Andover, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at the Prescott House Nursing Home in North Andover, MA. She was the wife of the late John J. (Jack) Danahy.
She was born on February 18th, 1914 in Andover, Massachusetts to the late Patrick and Margaret (Hodnutt) Daly, the youngest of twelve children.
Rita was educated in the Andover Schools and was a graduate of Punchard High School; she later attended Burdett Business School in Boston, MA. Rita was an attendant of Saint Michaels Church in North Andover, MA.
She is survived by her sons Richard and his wife Kathy of Plaistow, NH, James of Falls Church, VA, Patrick and his wife Anne of Methuen, MA and Michael of Juno Beach, FL;
Son-in-law Walter White III of Methuen, MA
Daughter-in-law Patricia Danahy of Plaistow, NH; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her daughter Donna Danahy White, her son, John P. (Jack) Danahy, and her granddaughter, Maura J. Danahy.
She enjoyed her family and trips to Salisbury Beach. Rita and Jack liked to travel and made trips to Florida, Hawaii, and Ireland. She loved to sing and dance to the music of her day.
The family would like to thank the Staff of Prescott House for their love and compassion of our Mother.
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Michaels Church in North Andover, MA.
Her burial will follow at the Ridgewood Cemetery in North Andover, MA.
Family and Friends may call on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 for 4 to 8 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, MA. For online condolences and other information please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Saint Michaels Church, 196 Main Street, North Andover, MA. 01845