Rita Margaret Drouin
March 16, 1927 ~ August 2, 2016
South Portland- Rita Margaret Drouin, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the South Portland Nursing Facility. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 16, 1927 the daughter of the late Adam R. and Christine L. (Pedersen) Peffer. Immediately following her graduation from Westbrook High School in 1945, Rita worked as an operator for the New England Telephone company for several years. On March 31, 1948, Rita married Roma G. Drouin at St. Marys Church in Westbrook. Following her marriage she took on the full time job of wife and mother, staying home to raise their three children. She was active with her children serving as Brownie and Girl Scout Leader for several years. After Roma retired from Maine Central Railroad, they enjoyed their second home in Florida during the winter months. They were members of the Poland Spring Country Club for twenty five years and the Suntree Country Club in Melbourne, FL for ten years. Together, Roma and Rita built homes in Poland Spring, North Windham and a home for their daughter on Cliff Island. Ritas greatest joy was the time she spent surrounded by her family and friends. Rita was predeceased by her husband Roma G. Drouin in 2007 and a brother Richard Peffer in 1990. She is survived by two daughters Diane and Robert OReilly of Cliff Island, Kathleen and Jack Kilgrow of Draper, Utah; one son Gary and Marsha Drouin of Richland, MI; a sister Mary Peters of Westbrook; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandson. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:00am at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook. To view Ritas memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make contributions in Ritas memory to: South Portland Nursing Home, Activities Dept., 42 Anthoine Street, South Portland, ME 04106
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Diane, Kathy and Gary-I’m sorry to learn of your mom’s passing and hope that your good memories of her will get you through the near term. I have fond memories of Aunt Rita which span from childhood at the lakeside, to a not too distant visit to my home in York where we shared blueberry sour cream cake. I always felt full of energy when she was around because of the sprite in her… she brought so much life to a room!With love and hugs,Paula
– Paula Drouin
Diane, Kathy, and Gary,I’m very sorry for your loss and my sincere condolences go out to you! I will make a donation in Aunt Rita’s name to the South Portland Nursing Home Activities Department and hope it will benefit others as they are cared for in their elderly years. God bless.
– Tom Drouin
We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Rita’s passing. She was an amazing lady full of spunk and kindness. I will forever treasure my times with her and Nana, especially the time I brought the two of them to Marco Island to visit my mom. I feel honored to hear the two sister’s stories and memories. I will forever treasure them. My condolences to everyone.
– Kristine Paolino Taylor and Keith Taylor