Rita M Watkins

Rita M Watkins CLARENDON-Rita Marie Watkins, 80, of Clarendon died Sunday evening November 8, 2020 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH following a long illness. She was born on May 19, 1940 in North Adams, MA. Mrs. Watkins had been employed for several years as a dietary aide at the Pleasant Manor Nursing Home. She enjoyed doing puzzles, John Wayne Movies, Fishing, Camping and her grandchildren Survivors include 2 daughters Virginia Watkins of Clarendon and Christine Watkins of Center Rutland, 2 sons Paul Watkins of Fl and Mike Watkins of Rutland, 11 Grandchildren, 8 Great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband David M. Watkins on December 25, 1996, a son Marshall Watkins on March 2, 1994 as well as 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Friends may call on Thursday from 12 noon until 2:00PM at the Aldous Funeral Home, 44 North Main St, Rutland, VT 05701. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland. Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.