Rita M. (Langan) LaFlamme

Rita M. LaFlamme, a life long resident of Haverhill, died on Tuesday November 28, 2017 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA. She was born in Methuen on October 11, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Charles and Nora (Gainey) Langan. She was educated in Lawrence and was a graduate of St. Mary’s high school. Following her graduation Rita was employed as a dental assistant. She married her late husband Norman F. LaFlamme, during WWII in 1943 when he was on leave from his service in the US Navy. Rita then became a stay at home mom, raising their family in Haverhill. She was an active member of the St. John the Baptist Parish in Haverhill

Rita is survived by her daughter Linda R. Walsh and her husband Robert of Haverhill; two sons, Norman C. LaFlamme of Newbury and David J. LaFlamme and his wife Virginia of Newburyport; ten grand children and thirteen great grandchildren, and was predeceased by her brother Charles J. Langan, Jr.

Family and friends may call on Monday December 4, 2017 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950. Parking available behind the Funeral Home. Her Funeral Mass will follow the calling hours at 11:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church in Newburyport followed by burial at St. James Cemetery in Haverhill. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Rita’s name to Home Health Foundation Attn: External Relations 360 Merrimack Street, Building 9 Lawrence, MA 01843.

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