Rita D. (Meninno) Cormier age 89, of Brockton, died February 1, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Captain Richard V. Cormier of the Brockton Fire Department. Rita was born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Melba (Tomei) Meninno, She was also the sister of the late Francis Meninno of Easton.
Rita attended Brockton schools and was a stay at home Mom devoted to her family. She was a member of the Chateau Westgate board of trustees and a member of the vestry at the Anglican Parish of Saint Paul. She enjoyed world travel, cooking, dancing and was very active in politics.
Rita was full of life and loved her family and church.
Rita was the mother of Deborah Cormier Meyer of Brockton, Richard C. Cormier of West Bridgewater and the late Stephen Edward Cormier. She was the step-mother of William Jenkinson, III of Taunton and Anne Daunt of Norton. She leaves her grandchildren Keith Meyer of Carver, Daniel Flannery of Taunton and 2 great grandchildren Justin Robinson Meyer and Samantha Leigh Meyer of Carver. She was the longtime companion of William Jenkinson, Jr. with whom she resided in Naples, Florida for over 10 years. She also leaves her devoted lifelong friends Phillipa Maynard of Brockton and Pauline Grady of Easton and many nieces, nephews and godchildren.
A Celebration of Rita’s Life will be held in the spring. Donations in her memory may be made to the Anglican Parish of Saint Paul, 701 Pleasant St. Brockton, MA 02301.