Rita Gagnon

Gagnon, Rita A. (Monk), 90, formerly of Gladstone St, passed away July 14, 2008 at the Hebert Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Eugene A. Gagnon. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late George and Lucy (Farrell) Monk.

Rita was a receptionist for Mine Safety Appliances, formerly of Esmond for 20 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Ave Maria Guild at St. Michael Church and was a bowler at the Hearthside Lanes.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she leaves two children, Mary Verduchi and her husband Cal of Uxbridge, MA, and Robert Gagnon and his partner David Houle of Coventry, six grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. She was mother of the late Rita Lynch and sister of the late Martin Gilligan, George, James, John, Willam Monk, Lucy McLoughlin, Catherine Hardy, and Mary Chew.

Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9:30 AM from the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence followed by a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in St. Michael Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Calling Hours Wednesday 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George St, Pawtucket, RI 02860.