Rita Y. Blanchette Obituary
In loving memory of Rita Y. Blanchette of New Bedford, Massachusetts, who departed this world on April 20, 2026 at the age of 97. Rita leaves behind a legacy remembered by 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 husband George Blanchette; her parents, Maurice Deshaies and Rose Deshaies (Roy); her stepson Lance B. Blanchette; and her siblings, Jeannette Deshaies, Robert Deshaies, Muriel Levasseur, Maurice Deshaies, Normand Deshaies, Rolande Goyette, Donald Deshaies and Richard Deshaies.
She is survived by: her stepson Lee L. Blanchette (Jacqueline) of Taunton; her granddaughters, Sarah (Michael) of New Bedford and Meghan (Ryan); and her great grandchildren, Noah and Liam of Taunton. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to New England Hospice, 190 Old Derby St., Suite 304, Hingham, MA 02043 or CARE Southcoast, 197 Middle Rd., Acushnet, MA 02743 http://www.caresouthcoast.com.
