1929 - 2022
Visitation
July 19, 20223-7 P.M.
DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA.
Funeral
July 20, 202211 A.M.
St. John's Church, No. Chelmsford, MA.
Rita Lucy (Agostini) Villeneuve of Lowell died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Blaire House, Tewksbury, MA surrounded by her loving family.
She was married to the late Richard R. Villeneuve who died in September of 2013 after they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on August 14, 2013.
Born in Cleveland OH on February 3, 1929 and grew up in the community of Cascade NH, the daughter of the late Romaneo and Palma Agostini. She attended Gorham High School in Gorham NH, married Richard and moved to Lowell in 1950. She enjoyed travel and spending winters in Pompano Beach FL.
She was employed with Honeywell Corp in Lowell and retired from Raytheon Corp in Lowell in 1991.
Rita was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in North Chelmsford, MA.
She was a former parishioner of Notre Dame de Lourdes in Lowell where she was also a member of the Ladies Sodality.
She is predeceased by her husband Richard in September 2013 and her son Ronald of Tewksbury MA in November 2017. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Richard Villeneuve Jr of Nashua NH and Robert and Judith Villeneuve of Salem NH, and two daughters and a son-in-law, June and Edward Szymaszek of Dracut MA and Joyce McAvoy of Tyngsboro MA, twelve cherished grandchildren, LeeAnn Davis, Richard Villeneuve III, Christine Murphy, John Villeneuve, Matthew Szymaszek, Kara Arpin, Kathryn Szymaszek, Alyson Hayward, Evan McAvoy, Sydney Frusteri, Marina and Josef Villeneuve, and ten great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and close friends.
She was the sister of the late Guido Agostini of Dedham MA who died in 2003.
Rita L. Villeneuve of Lowell died July 14, 2022. Visiting hours Tues. 3 to 7 PM. Funeral Wed. at 10am from DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD MA with a funeral Mass at 11am at St. John the Evangelist Church, North Chelmsford. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Memorials may be made in her name to Veteran Support Group, DVFarm.org. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.
Anne Marie Crawford Paquin
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Richard, Robert and Judy, June and Joyce, I was so sorry to read that your mom recently passed away, and that your dad and brother Ron had gone before her.
I certainly recognized her by her photo. She still had that beautiful smile. Every time I saw her, she seemed so happy. It is hard to believe that so many years have gone by. Looking at the photos I was remembering being at Notre Dame de Lourdes school and the church.
I hope that the memories of your mom will bring you comfort. Take care, Anne Marie