Rita H. Conlon, age 56 passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on September 12 ^th . Born in Fall River she was the daughter of the late Rita I. and Richard Conlon Sr. and the grandmother of her late most beloved grandson Zachary Borges.

Rita lived her entire life in this city. She graduated from Durfee High School in 1984. She made many friends over the years and was loved by all who met her. She was an amazing and loving grandmother and mother. She dedicated her life to caring for and spoiling her grandchildren. Everything Rita did was for the people she loved and cared for. For fun, she spent hours doing her nails, which were amazing. She enjoyed baking cakes, cooking and classical movies especially those starring Shirley Temple. Rita loved talking with friends and spending time with her grandchildren. She was someone that you would never forget.

She is survived by her children; Kayla Silva and her husband Manny of Swansea, Kaitlin Conlon and her partner William Andrade of Fall River; her partner of many years Wardell Braxton of Fall River; her grandchildren Skyla Finch, Jordyn Silva, Ryan Silva and Zion Rodriguez; her favorite Aunt Lorraine and Uncle Frank of Tiverton; her siblings Robert Conlon and wife Mary of Fairhaven, Richard Conlon and wife Chris Conlon of Fall River and Roger Conlon of Swansea; her dear nephews Ricky and Chris Conlon as well as many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rita's family will be holding a Mass of Christian Burial at Good Shepherd Parish on Wednesday, September 21st at 10:00 A.M. All who would like to attend are asked to go directly to the church. Burial will be at Pocassett Cemetery in Tiverton. A visitation will be held at the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N Main St., Fall River on Tuesday, September 20th from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.rogersfuneral.com