Mrs. Rita T. Oliver

ATTLEBORO - Rita Thèrèse Oliver, 86, of Attleboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 28, 2018, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of Richard Oliver of Attleboro.

Born in Attleboro on July 14, 1932, Rita was the devoted daughter of the late George and Eva (Croteau) Chaisson.

Rita was born and raised in Attleboro. She attended Attleboro Public Schools, graduating in 1951 from Attleboro High School. Following graduation, Rita enrolled in and completed the nursing program at the Sturdy Memorial School of Nursing, graduating in 1954 as a Registered Nurse.

Using the skills and education she received from nursing school, Rita worked for over 30 years as an emergency room nurse at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She took great pride in her work and provided diligent care to many patients over her long career. Following her well-deserved retirement, Rita was employed as a substitute nurse in the Plainville Public School system.

Rita was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Norton, where she volunteered her time with the St. Vincent de Paul Society food pantry.
In addition to her husband, Richard, Rita is survived by her loving children, Scott Oliver of Attleboro, Steven Oliver and his wife Mary of Attleboro, and Sandra Rullo and her husband David of Mansfield; her dear grandchildren, (who knew her as Gammie), Molly, Maggie, Abby, Anthony, and Michael; and also many dear friends and extended family members.

Rita’s family would like to acknowledge and extend a heartfelt thanks to all the staff at the Life Care Center of Attleboro for all their kind dedication and attentive care to Rita over the past several months.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Thursday, October 4, 2018, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St., Attleboro.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 1 Power Street, Norton. There is no funeral procession beforehand.

Burial will take place privately at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

Due to the limitation of flowers allowed at the National Cemetery, Rita’s family has requested that donations in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 1 Power Street, Norton, MA 02766.