Rita A. Ruel
BIDDEFORD – Rita A. Ruel, 95, of Biddeford, passed away late Tuesday evening on Oct. 1, 2024, at home.
She was born in Burlington, Vt. on Aug. 7, 1929, a daughter of Joseph and Courana (Danis) Richer. At the age of 14, Rita and her family moved to Biddeford. She graduated from St. Andre’s High School. On Oct. 6, 1951, she married her husband, Roland.
She was employed for many years at United Auto Parts / ITT Autowise and later retired from Fiber Materials Inc.
Most of all, she loved to spend time with her family and friends. She will be sadly missed.
She was predeceased by her husband, Roland Ruel on May 29, 2021; and by two brothers, Rene Richer and Leo Paul Richer.
She is survived by her daughter, Denise Taaffe and her husband, Mo; sister-in-law, Claire Roy; several devoted friends; nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 12-1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7, with a funeral service at 1 p.m. at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James St., Saco. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. To view Rita’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit http://www.cotefuneralhome.com
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