Charlton/Southbridge: Anita M. (Bozzo) Cournoyer, 93, of the Overlook Community and formerly of Southbridge, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 21st, in the St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after a long illness.

Her beloved husband of 69 years, Russell W. Cournoyer, passed away in 2021.  She leaves her three sons, Russell W. Cournoyer, Jr. and his life partner Erica Spizzirri of Webster, Wilfrid B. Cournoyer and his wife Denise of Webster and Paul A. Cournoyer and his wife Kathleen of Webster; her four grandchildren, Patricia Cournoyer and her husband Ben Fitting of Auburn, Elizabeth Lachcik and her husband Artur of Warwick, RI, Ryan Cournoyer and his wife Janine of Chicago, Ill and Kaley Cournoyer of Charleston, SC; a great grandson, Charles P. Cournoyer; and nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by five sisters, Ida Volpini, Linda Fantaroni, Erma Sczcypien and two infant sisters.  Anita was born in Southbridge the daughter of Antonio and Gulia (Righi) Bozzo.

Anita was an administrative assistant in the business office at Nichols College in Dudley, retiring many years ago.  She also worked as the bookkeeper for her husband's business, Russell Cournoyer Distributors.  She was a longtime member of the St. Rita's Society of St. Mary's Parish in Southbridge.  Anita was a longtime volunteer with the Harrington Hospital Auxiliary.  She was the loving force behind all of her families activities and gatherings.

A Mass for Anita will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28th, at 10:00am in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton.  Burial will be in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge.  A calling hour in St. Joseph's Church will be held on Saturday, Dec. 28th, from 9:00 to 10:00am, prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph's Parish, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton, MA 01507.