Ticonderoga. Rita L. O'Brien, 82, of Ticonderoga, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014, at her residence.
Born in Plattsburgh, New York, May 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Marie (Donohue) LaFountain.
Rita was a resident of Ticonderoga for most of her life and was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga.
She was employed as a Bookkeeper for Adkins and Scott, Inc. and International Paper Company, both of Ticonderoga for many years.
Rita was pre-deceased by her husband, Bernard H. O'Brien, Jr. on February 27, 2002.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, and her good friend and caregiver, Connie Backus of Ticonderoga.
Relatives and friends may call Friday, February 21, 2014 from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home, 11 Algonkin St., Ticonderoga.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 21st at 11:15 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Ticonderoga. The Rev. Kevin D. McEwan, Pastor, will officiate.
The Rite of Committal will take place in the spring at the family plot of St. Patrick's Cemetery of Port Henry.
