Rita Mailloux
1935 – 2012
North Grosvenordale – Rita (Bellerose) Mailloux, 76 of Red Bridge Road, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Southbridge. She was the wife of the late Maurice Mailloux. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mignonne (Metras) Bellerose.
Mrs. Mailloux worked as a lens polisher for American Optical in Southbridge, MA. She enjoyed camping, painting ceramics, playing cards and bingo.
She is survived by her son, Bruce Zulkiewicz of Danielson; her three daughters, Brenda Zulkiewicz of Dudley, MA, Michele Greene of Putnam, CT, Christine Jaworski of Pomfret Center, CT; her brothers, Normand Bellerose of Pioria, AZ, Paul Bellerose of Milton, FL, Richard “Dickie” Bellerose of Yelm, WA, and Bernard Bellerose of Thompson; six grandchildren and one great grandson. She was predeceased by her grandson Jeffrey Greene and her sister Jeanne Ravenelle.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rita’s family from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, Friday, January 20, 2012 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 pm in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will be private. Memorial Donations may be made to the Jeffrey Greene Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Peoples United Bank 60 Providence Pike, Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Jason heath
Auntie Rita imma miss you alot but i kno ur in a better place….
Cheryl Fettig {Pepka}
Dear Christine,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. I remember going to your house when we were in school. She was the best! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time:(
Love Cheryl
Kim (Danis) Trudeau
My deepest sympathy to Michele and her entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Kim
BarbaraJean
Bruce, Brenda, Michele, Christine…there are just no words to describe how sorry I am and how much I love your mom. She was one of the best. We think of her often, especially when we get together to play cards…I will never forget her laugh. Hold tight to your memories, they will get you though. Love and miss you all.
Judy Duquette ( lefevre)
So sorry to hear about Rita’s passing, sweet sweet lady!!
Kim Lavallee
So sorry to hear the passing of her Mother. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family.
Trish Holland Caprera
Brenda and Andy, please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. If I can be of any help please do not hesitate to let me know.
Fondly, Tricia
Karen & Terry Anderson
Brenda & Andy, so sorry for your loss. We are glad we got to meet Rita and share a few laughs with her not too long ago. Please extend our condolences to the rest of your family.
Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Karen & Terry
Jane Ravenelle-Sciaraffa
Dear Bruce, Christine, Michelle and Brenda,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this time. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Love,
Jane