Contoocook - Rita A. French, age 98, of Park Ave, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Barton, VT one of 7 Children to the late Samuel and Myra (Leonard) Paul.

Rita worked at Concord Hospital as an LPN for many years before getting certified in electronics in 1983 and working in that field until her retirement.

She enjoyed traveling with her late husband, Owen.  They were cofounders of New Vision Coalition Teen Center which merged with the Boys and Girls Club of Hopkinton. Rita was also a long-time parishioner of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Henniker.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son Alton Britch, her grandson, Shawn Mitchell, 1 Brother and 5 sisters.

She is survived by her 2 daughters, Carolyn Yeazitzis and her husband Anthony of Hooksett, NH, and Louise Carr and her husband Byron of Contoocook:17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 23 great great grandchildren.

A special thank you to her caregivers that always brightened her day, Meghan & Tina of M&C Home Care, Contoocook NH.

Visiting hours will not be held.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on May 4 at 11:00 am at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 158 Old W. Hopkinton Road, Henniker, NH.

Burial will follow in the Contoocook Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Hopkinton Human Services "Medical Fund" 330 Main St. Hopkinton NH 03229