Uxbridge/Douglas – Rita (Royer) Blaine, 94, died Monday, April 20, 2020, at Care One of Millbury, after a period of declining health and complications of COVID-19.

Rita is survived by her brothers, Harvey Royer of Uxbridge, and Charles Royer and his wife Madaline of Millbury, and her sister Therese Bingham of Uxbridge.  She was a much-loved Aunt of her nieces and nephews who thought of her as their second Mother.  She was predeceased by her sister Gilberte Lepage, and her husband Edward Blaine.

Rita was born in Whitinsville on August 6, 1925, daughter of the late Charles and Maria (Lamontagne) Royer. Rita grew up in Linwood, before building her first home in Uxbridge; She enjoyed spending summers at her cottage on the Douglas Reservoir where she loved to host family gatherings. Rita worked at the Waukentuck Mill in Uxbridge and retired from the Massachusetts Division of Employment Security.  After her retirement Rita enjoyed spending many Winters in Estero, Florida; She will forever be remembered for her devotion to her family, her strength and her generosity.

A graveside service for members of the family, will be held on Thursday September 24, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Whitinsville.  We kindly remind all those in attendance to wear a mask and be sure to adhere to all social distancing guidelines.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St. Webster, MA

A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may offer condolences or light a candle in remembrance of Rita.