Rita L. Allen

Rita L. (Norcross) Allen, 97, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton,

Born in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, on February 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Evelyn (Robichaud) Norcross. She was a graduate of Murdock High School. Rita was presser employed by Horrigan’s Cleaners of Gardner for several years prior to her retirement.

Rita loved to take trips to the ocean—especially her favorite Wells, Maine. She loved to bake and cook, making various dishes for people throughout the years. Rita’s greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren, treasuring all the special times together.

Rita is survived by her grandchildren, Michael K. Lafond and his wife Meghan of North Carolina, and Jason M. Jones and his wife Susanne of Winchendon; two stepchildren, Gary Allen and his wife Kathy of Gardner, and Debby Allen of Texas; daughter-in-law, Diane Lafond of Athol; one stepdaughter-in-law, Susan Allen of Hubbardston; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Henry Lafond; her second husband, Donald Allen; her son, Michael J. Lafond; stepson, Donald Allen, and two sisters, Phyllis Heglin and Elaine Clapp.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alliance Health at Baldwinville Activity Fund, 51 Hospital Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436. Please reference in memory of Rita L. Allen.