Rita G. (Francoeur) Cote, 89, of Enfield, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Cote. Born on September 25, 1932 in Berlin, NH to the late Ovila and Bertha (Theriault) Francoeur. Rita was a longtime resident of Enfield. A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother she dedicated her life to caring for her family and home. A very giving person she was always helping others, volunteered at St. Joseph’s Residence, enjoyed doing crafts and sewing, walking the Enfield Square Mall where she made many friends, she made an awesome French meat pie and potato fudge was a tradition. Rita is survived by three loving children; Doreen Pyrek & husband Chris, Gary Cote, and Lisa Jordan all of Enfield, her six beloved grandchildren; Karen, Aimee, Ian, Samantha, Brenden, and Bailee, and six cherished great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers; Roland and Raymond Francoeur, three sisters Jeannette Roy, Therese Steffen, and Paulette Lafrance, along with many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a brother Richard Francoeur and a sister Doris Arguin.
Relatives and friends may gather with her family on Thursday, December 16, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm followed by a Prayer Service at Browne Memorial Chapels, Enfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Patrick’s King St. Cemetery, Enfield. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.