Homosassa, FL/Southbridge: Rita B. (Letendre) Tetreault, 95, formerly of Dennison Dr., Southbridge, passed away on Thursday, July 9 ^th , in the Crystal River Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Crystal River, FL, after an illness.

Her husband of 63 years, Joseph A. Tetreault, passed away in 2014.  She leaves 3 grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Armand E. Tetreault. She was also predeceased by her brother, Lawrence Letendre and her sister, Gloria Beauregard.  She was born in Southbridge the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Carmel) Letendre.

Rita worked at the American Optical Co. in Southbridge for 40 years, retiring many years ago.  She was a member of the American Optical Co.'s Quarter Century Club. Rita and her husband Joe loved travelling and were members of the Airstream International Club.

A graveside service for Rita will be held on Monday, July 20 ^th , at 11:00am in the New Notre Dame Cemetery, N. Woodstock Rd., Southbridge.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements