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Rita Aurora
Tessier (Daigneault)

May 27, 1921 – May 9, 2018

Rita Tessier
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
— Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home
"We will keep you in our hearts forever! Love you always"
— Viola Batrano Joan & Roger Baker
"Joan, Bill, Allen and all the family, We are so very, truly sorry for your loss. Rita was sweet, kind, thoughtful, unassuming, gentle and..."
— Mary Jo, Mike & Damian Mancuso

Visitation

When Saturday, May 12th, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am
Location
Flynn&Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals Central Chapel
Address
74 Marshall St.
North Adams, MA 01247

Service Information

When
Saturday, May 12th, 2018 10:30am
Location
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church
Address
70 Marshall St.
North Adams, MA 01247

Interment Information

Location
Southview Cemetery
Address
1075 South Church St.
North Adams, MA 01247

Obituary for Rita Aurora Tessier (Daigneault)

Surrounded by her family, Rita “Memé” Aurora (Daigneault) Tessier, 96, of North Adams, MA,died Wednesday May 9, 2018 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness.
Rita was born in Colrain, MA on May 27, 1921 to Phillip and Aurora (Champagne) Daigneault. The eldest of five children, Rita learned from an early age the importance of dedication to faith and family, a lesson she carried with her all through life.
While raising a family and catering to rambunctious grandchildren, Rita toiled proudly at the Hoosac Cotton Mill, overseeing approximately 80 looms. After retiring from work in the local sewing industry at the age of 80, Rita continued to utilize her talents by making baby blankets for charity.
Rita was a devoted mother and grandmother, always placing the needs of others before her own. She will be remembered for her quiet strength, loving spirit, and cutthroat Rummy playing. An unassuming and pint-sized package, Rita leaves behind an enormous void in many lives.
She was the widow of Wilfred “Pepé” Wilson Tessier who died on November 17, 1967.
Survivors include one daughter- Joan (Everett) Tatro of Bristol, CT and two sons- Bill (Kathryn) Tessier of North Adams and Alan (Marcia) Tessier of Williamstown. She leaves her grandchildren: Brenda Glasper, Donna Bolduc, Virginia Janick, Mary Baillargeon, James Tatro, Jason Tessier, Aubry Tessier, Michael Tessier, Stephen Tessier, James Boulger, Patricia Shartrand, and Heather Gleason. She also leaves many beloved great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren and two great-great-great grandchildren; two sisters- Viola Batrano of South Deerfield, MA and Lillian Ferris of Colchester, CT and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers- Eugene and Phillip Daigneault, a grandson – William “Billy” Tatro, and a great-great grandson Devon Fleeton.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christina Burial for Rita Tessier will be celebrated Saturday May 12, 2018 at 10:30 AM at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. A calling hour at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA will Saturday morning from 9-10 AM. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.