Rita Mary Chadwick

She was born in Peterborough, NH, January 30, 1922, the daughter of William and Delia Marie (Lussier) Thomas. She grew up Peterborough and was a graduate of Conval Regional High School in Peterborough.

Mrs. Chadwick worked for many years with Findings, Inc. of Keene. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, square dancing and bowling. She had a special affection for her dogs.

She is survived by her daughter, Nancy L. Blanchard and her husband, John, of Martin, Georgia; a daughter-in-law, Ann Chadwick of Amherst, NH; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of fifty years, Glenn E. Chadwick, in 1991; and two sons, Glenn Chadwick in 1960, and Jay E. Chadwick, in 2012.

A graveside service will be held in the spring in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Peterborough.

For those who wish, donations may be made in Mrs. Chadwick’s memory to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Road, West Swanzey, NH 03446.

The Foley Funeral Home of Keene is assisting the family with the arrangements.