Plainfield, N.H. —
She was born in Brunswick, Maine, on Aug. 7, 1923, the eldest child of Fidele and Elizabeth Laviolette. She grew up in Windsor, Vt., and Claremont, N.H.
Rita had retired from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center where she had worked in the Radiology Department.
She enjoyed traveling and camping, going to the beach and to Florida. She loved to knit, crochet and did quilting. She was a great cook and liked to take care of everyone.
She is survived by her husband, Russell Hoisington of Plainfield; her son, Ron Morse and his wife, Brenda of Florida; three grandsons, Scott Morse and his wife Joy, Curt Morse and Todd Morse; two great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Carleton Morse in 1960; a brother, Robert Laviolette and a sister, Louise Scruton.
A celebration of Rita’s life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes, Inc., 146 Broad Street, Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.