Rita M. Loosemore

WORCESTER-Rita M. (McDonough) Loosemore, 88, of 20 Grandview Avenue, died Monday, February 20 in UMASS Memorial Healthcare-Memorial Campus. Her husband, William J. Loosemore died in 1989. She leaves two sons, William J. Loosemore and Michael J. Loosemore, both of Auburn, a daughter, Rita M. Joyce of Spencer, a brother, John McDonough of Worcester, two sisters, Mary Gagnon and Kathleen Loosemore, both of Worcester, eight grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by two brothers, William and James McDonough.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of Patrick and Mary (Fitzpatrick) McDonough and graduated from Commerce High School. Mrs. Loosemore was a secretary for the Worcester Public Schools for many years and a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church.

The funeral will be Thursday, February 23 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle Street, with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street. Burial is in St. John's Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 9:30 until 10:30 AM the morning of the funeral in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603 or to a charity of the donors choice.