Rita Ellyn Desper Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Ellyn Desper (Kennebunk, Maine), born in Portland, Maine, who passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward C. Harrington and Minnie W. Harrington (Dennett); her husband Henry A. Desper; and her children, Patti Bisson and Edward Desper.

She is survived by: her children, Janice Tuinstra (Dean) of Kansas, Wayne Desper (Holly Giles) of Kennebunk and Judy Weber (Jim) of Kennebunk; her children-in-law, Torrey Desper of Lyman, Donna Desper of Shapleigh and Rick Bisson of Lewiston; her grandchildren, Jesse Desper (Dawn), Brooke Lubrano (Matt) and Justin Desper; her granddaughter-in-law Alyssa Brooks; her grandchildren, Jessica Desper and Cameron Desper (Erin); and also, Leo and Brianna Lubrano.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bibber Memorial Chapel

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