She was born in Daigle on May 29, 1931, a daughter of Alcide and Emma (Daigle) Daigle. She was a graduate of Fort Kent High School.
Rita was employed as a nurse’s aide for Webber Hospital, and also worked in food service for the Biddeford school system.
Mrs. Courtois was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church in Biddeford.
She was preceded in death by: her husband of 47 years, Ralph G. Courtois, on Oct. 5, 2009; and four brothers, Rosaire, Claude, Clarence and Armand.
She is survived by: one brother, Normand Daigle of Daigle; one sister, Delia LeSieur of Saco; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at St. Joseph’s Church in Biddeford. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford.
Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. To view Rita’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit cotefuneralhome.com.
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