Rita Wilbur

WILBUR – Rita M., 78, of Attleboro, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro.

She was the loving Wife of Emil Wilbur of Attleboro; mother of Mike Wilbur of Attleboro, Marc Wilbur and his husband Alan Adjutant of Milton Mills, NH, Lynne Perry and her husband Sean of Cumberland, RI and Kim Wilbur of Attleboro; Grandmother of Ryan Wilbur of Attleboro and Matt Wilbur of Seattle, WA; Kayla Laporte and her husband Sean of South Attleboro. Loving sister of the late Joseph Gohring, the late Barbara Murphy, Maryann Goulet, Annette Gohring, and Jerry Gohring. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born on November 6, 1944, in Providence, RI. She was the daughter of the late Clifford and Irene (Godbout) Gohring.

Rita was a resident of Attleboro and worked as a nurse’s aide for Bristol Nursing Home and retired from Canterbury Woods. She enjoyed all activities with her many friends at Life Care, Bingo, Painting, Musical Concerts, and movie times. She loved bird watching, especially maintaining her hummingbird feeders at home. Rita had a beautiful voice and loved to sing.

Funeral services will be held privately.