1925 – 2010
Putnam– Rita (LaFlamme) Briere, 84, died Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Alfred J. Briere Jr. Born in North Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Leosa (Duquette) LaFlamme.
She enjoyed gardening, lighthouses, crocheting for her family and friends, and was a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. Rita was a communicant and greeter at Saint Mary’s Church of the Visitation.
Rita is survived by her daughters, Theresa Holbrook and her husband Richard of Putnam, Connie Latour and her husband Joseph of Putnam, and Dolores Wallick of Mystic, CT. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Kevin Holbrook, Lori Brisco and her husband Donald, and Jamie Bourque and her husband Andy; and 1 great-granddaughter, Samantha Megan Bourque.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rita’s family from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin at 9:00 am on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Guestbook available at www.GilmanAndValade.com.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church.
marian smat
I have many many wonderful memories of Rita as a co worker, Church friend and a fellow Daughter of Isabella. We shared many laughs….She was a great lady and will always be remembered. NOW SHE IS AT PEACE AND WITH HER HUSBAND WHOM SHE MISSED
marian smat
I HAVE MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF RITA,AS A CO WORKER AND FRIEND. ALSO FELLOW DAUGHTER OF ISABELLA. WE SHARED MANY LAUGHS WHEN WE WERE TOGETHER. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. SHE IS AT PEACE AND WITH HER HUSBAND, WHOM SHE MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Darlene and Eddie Morris and Family
Connie and Joe and Lori and Jamie and Family,
Oure sincere and heart felt condolences to you and your entire family. You are all in thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Darlene, Leah Eddie and Family
Diane Bates
Theresa, Connie & Dolores
I will miss Rita’s smiling face at the 4 o’clock Mass. She was a very dear LADY and I’m honored I was able to get to know her and her girls. She will be dearly missed. May all the wonderful memories you all have help to get you through this difficult time.
Diane Bates
Michelle & Bill Lott
Dolores,
Just heard the news at church today. We send our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. Just seems like moments ago of seeing your Mom greeting us at church. And what a smile she had! It lit up the entire entrance!
Hope you are well, and you will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Please keep in touch. Another part of my childhood disappears; makes you realize how precious time actually is!
Connie
A week ago today we had to say our final goodbye…but you will always be in our mind and hearts. Love and miss you mom!