Rita L. Violette

WINDSOR – Rita L. Violette, 86, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at her home. She was born in Augusta on March 19, 1939 in Augusta, the daughter of Leo Violette Sr. and Rose Pare Violette.

Rita worked many years for Gardiner Shoe Shops and thirteen years for Waterville Window Company, She also worked for Colby College for 13 years and Sodexo for 11 years as a dining server, retiring at the age of 77.

Rita enjoyed traveling all over the world with her friend Kathleen Griffin. She especially enjoyed a cruise to Russia and a trip to India with her brother Leo and his wife Rina Violette and Kathleen Griffin. She enjoyed playing cards with family. She looked forward to Leo and Rina’s Anniversary parties every year in July, at her nephew’s house, Larry and Chrystal Violette. She also enjoyed going to her niece’s house Daniel and Sherry Bourgoin’s for Holiday dinners.

Rita is a devout Catholic and a member of St. Michaels Parish. She celebrated her mass every Sunday with her brother Leo and his wife Rina Violette.

Rita was predeceased by her parents, Leo and Rose Violette and three sisters, Gerine Bridges, Jackie Lachance and Rachel Deplance, four nephews, James Bridges Jr, Raymond Violette, Joshua Violette, Levi Violette and a grandniece, Katelyn Rose Bridges, two brothers-in-law, James Bridges and Paul Deplanche and a special friend, Noella Cloutier.

Rita is survived by two brothers, Leo Violette Jr. and his wife Rina from Manchester, Conrad A. Violette from Augusta, sister Lorraine Dudley and husband Robert from Windsor, brother-in-law Donald Lachance from Chelsea, two very good friends Linda Berdeen from Windsor, and Kathleen Griffin from Lisbon, also many nieces and nephews.

At Rita’s request, there will be no public visitation. Committal prayers will be offered at graveside on Thursday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. at Gracelawn Memorial Park 980 Turner St., Auburn, Me 04210.

Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives 82 Western Ave., Augusta, Me 04330