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F. Rita Groves

F. Rita (Bilodeau) Groves, 92, of Haverhill, Mass., passed away on April 10, 2026, in North Conway, N.H., at her son Skip’s residence surrounded by family.

Rita was born in Haverhill on Feb. 10, 1934, to Raymond and Ann (Shaw) Bilodeau. She spent much of her life volunteering at St. Vincent De Paul, Emmaus, Inc., and Mitch’s Place — she would help anyone at need. Rita enjoyed traveling countries worldwide with her husband, Richard, and spending time with her family at their camp in North Conway.

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