Pocasset - Rita Mary (Fahy) Blount formerly of Pocasset passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at the JML Care Center in Falmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Blount. Born in Boston on September 3, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Anna R. (Mullins) Fahy.
Rita was a graduate of Jeremiah E. Burke High School, and a graduate of the Emmanuel College where she graduated with honors with a BS in chemistry. Upon graduation Rita was a lab technician at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. She later earned her master’s in education from Bridgewater State University and taught for several years in Easton, MA.
Her greatest accomplishment and love was her family. Raising three boys, her travels with Jim and the many summers and retirement years spent on the Cape with family and friends. She always insisted that there be a round table in the kitchen, “If the table is round, you can always squeeze in another mouth to be fed”. That table served up more than its share of clam chowder, stuffed quahogs and blueberry cake and all from scratch.
Rita is survived by her son Kevin and his wife Stacey, of Sandwich, MA, Grandson Daniel P. Blount of Bristol, RI, Grandson Christopher M. and his fiancé’ Amanda of Newport RI as well as many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Robert P. and William F. Blount. Sister of Edward Fahy and his wife Lorraine of Winsor Locks, CT, the late John Fahy and Lois McGillicuddy.
Due to COVID19 restrictions, all funeral arrangements are private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita's memory may be made to The Food Bank of one’s choice or Meals on Wheels to assist those during these difficult times.
P.S. She loved watching the Red Sox !!!
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