Rita M. Gobeil Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita M. Gobeil of Derby Line, Vermont, born in Holland, Vermont, who passed away on October 9, 2023, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita M. Gobeil to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rufus Patenaude and Dorilda Patenaude (Lussier); her husband Raymond Gobeil; and her siblings, Raymond, Joseph, Leo, Omer, Peter, Larry Patenaude, Anita LaFleur, Marielle Morin, Cecile Wheeler and Jeanine Lague.
She is survived by: her children, Gigi Judd (Brad) of Derby, John Gobeil (Laura) of Derby, Brigitte, Paul Gobeil (Tammy Blais) of Newport and Celeste Gobeil (Joe Capprini) of Hooksett, NH.; her sister Rose LaChance; and her sisters-in-law, Lucille Patenaude, Paula Sousa, Lorraine Gosselin and Darlene Gobeil. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Upon their retirement from the nursing home, Rita and Raymond split their time between Derby and their home in Lantana, FL until the COVID pandemic hit and they returned to Derby permanently.
If friends desire, memorial contributions in Rita's name may be made to St. Edward's Catholic Church, 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855.
