Rita Mae Betts's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Rita Mae Betts

August 18, 1940 - October 14, 2025 (85 years old)

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Rita Mae Betts's obituary , Passed away on October 14, 2025 in Bridgeport, Connecticut

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John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home

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Rita Mae Betts

August 18, 1940 - October 14, 2025 (85 years old)

Bridgeport, Connecticut

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We are sad to announce that, on October 14, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Rita Mae Betts in Bridgeport, Connecticut. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rita Mae Betts or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her husband John W. Betts Sr.; and her parents, Rita Theresa and John W. Valeriay. She is survived by: her children, Rita Mae Dion (Mark), John W. Betts Jr. (Janice) and Jeffrey S. Betts (Susan); her grandchildren, Melissa Lesavoy (Michael), John Dion (Brenna), Valeriay Dion, Dillion Jones-Betts, Rachel Moran (Kim) and Isaac Betts; her great grandchildren, Levi Lesavoy and Rhye Lesavoy; and her aunt Nic Valeriay (Lois). She is also survived by several cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home



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Fri

Oct 17

Visitation

John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home
88 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450

Sat

Oct 18

Mass of Christian Burial

Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish
109 Goodwill Ave, Meriden, CT 06451

Sat

Oct 18

Burial

St. Laurent Cemetery
1351 Hanover Ave, Meriden, CT 06451

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