Rita A. Johnsen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita A. Johnsen of Noank, Connecticut, who passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 101, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Bessette and Blanche Cote Bessette; her husband Walter R. Johnsen; her son-in-law Andy Morano; and her siblings, Adrian, George, Richard Bessette and Claire St. Jean.
She is survived by: her sister Alice Coderre of Putnam; her daughters, Linda Dion (Al) of Noank, Karen Lesmeries (Alan) of Chichester, NH and Susan Caronia (Tom) of Stonington; her grandchildren, David Dion Daniel Dion (Carlleen), Christopher Casko (Alison), Jennifer Klaus (Keith), Kristine Moyer and Lena Landry (Gregg); and her great grandchildren, Matt Dion (Kristina), Lindsay Valdez (Justin), Andy Dion (Sydne), Samantha Landry, Laurel Klaus, Ashlie Klaus, Emily Casko, Taylor Seiger (Steven) and Owen Moyer (Erin).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vintage Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 194, Foster, RI, 02825.
