Rita J. (Lafleur), Vaillancourt, 82, of Manchester, died February 1, 2008, after a long illness.
She was born October 27, 1925, in Manchester, and was the daughter of Wilfred and Azilda(Provencher) Lafleur.
She was a communicant of St. Marie Church.
For many years Rita worked as a stitcher for Manchester Knitted Fashions. Rita could be counted on as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Maple Leaf Nursing Home, and St. Marie Parish.
In her Life: Family members include a daughter, Joanne Garon, of Manchester; 4 brothers, Roger Lafleur, of FL, Leo Lafleur, of Manchester, Donald Lafleur, of Hooksett; 2 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Maurice Vaillancourt, in 1983, and her brother, Gerald Lafleur.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated, Tuesday February 5, 2008 at St. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave.
Burial took place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Marie Parish, 378 Note Dame Ave.