Mary “Rita” Tetrault, 91, of Holliston, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Linnane) and Patrick Cunningham. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Tetrault Sr.

Rita was a longtime member of the Bellingham Senior Center, where she found joy in community and connection. Rita also served as a former chairperson of the Bellingham Council on Aging. Rita’s hobbies brought her great happiness—she loved playing Bingo, Poker, and Pitch, and was always up for a good movie. She also enjoyed camping, dancing, and spending time with those she held dear. Rita deeply loved her family and cherished the many friendships she had.

Rita is survived by her children, Debra A. Herbert and her husband, Jeffrey, of Florida, Robert W. Tetrault Jr. and his wife, Bonnie, of Putnam, CT, and William W. Tetrault of Manchester, New Hampshire. She also leaves behind her siblings, Joseph Cunningham and his wife, Linda, of Florida, Bessie Sheehan and her husband, John, of Merrimack, NH; Margaret Gagnon of Colorado Springs, her daughter-in-law, Donna Tetrault of Bellingham; as well as 9 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her sister, Patricia Bartlett.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge for their care and friendship.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12th from 9:00-9:45 a.m. at Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. A funeral home service will be held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Mary’s Church in Holliston. Burial will follow in Lake Grove Cemetery in Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bellingham Senior Center, 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham, MA 02019