RITA D. BOLDUC, 92 of Bedford passed away peacefully at home on December 23 after a period of declining health. Rita was born in Manchester on September 5, 1924, daughter of Joseph and Lillian Cote and was a lifelong resident of Manchester and Bedford. She was a past member of CWV Auxiliary and parishioner of Sacred Heart Church.
She owned and operated Brook Farm Distributors for over 20 years.
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul H. Bolduc, Sr. and son, Paul H. Bolduc, Jr.
Family members include her son, Marc Bolduc and his wife, Theresa Bolduc of Bedford and two daughters, Diane Cantin and her husband Rene Cantin of Berkley, MA and Elaine Bolduc and her wife, Denise Hudon of Candia; seven grandchildren, Matthew Yantz, Jason Bolduc, Timothy Yantz, Tony Bolduc, Joseph Buckley, Alisa Buckley and Gabrielle Bolduc; 5 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Roger Cote of Sherbrooke, PQ, Robert Cote of Florida and Max Cote (deceased), and 1 sister, Gloria Cote of Pittsfield, ME and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
She will be remembered for her great sense of humor, and her strong will and determination
And will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be from 4-8pm, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 250 Coolidge Ave in Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, 265 South Main St. in Manchester on Wednesday, December 28 at 10am. Interment Prayers will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.