Lowell - Rita D. (Hamel) Dubois, widow of Rheal W. Dubois, a resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell died Wednesday June 4, 2008, at the Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness. She was 83.
She was born in Lowell on January 10, 1925, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Malvina (Diette) Hamel.
Rita was a communicant of the former Ste. Jeanne d'Arc Parish. She enjoyed trips to Foxwoods Resort. Most of all Rita enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved animals especially her cat Min Min.
Survivors include a daughter, Diane S. Dubois of Lowell; two sisters and a brother in law, Dorothy Davis of Dracut, Shirley and Russell Clement of Dracut; and many nieces and nephews.