EASTHAM AND ORLEANS – On Monday, June 13, 2022, Rita A. Folger, beloved wife of the late Richard “Dick” Folger and mother of Lizbeth “Betsy” Folger, passed away at the age of 97 at Liberty Commons, Chatham.
Rita was born September 25, 1924 in Brookline to Arthur and Margaret (Murphy) Casey. She grew up in Brookline and Brighton, MA with her siblings, Joseph B. Casey and Barbara (Casey) McGrath, both deceased.
Rita and Dick lived in Wakefield, Naples, FL and Eastham where she retired from a career with the telephone company. She also lived in Orleans.
Rita loved swimming, walking the beach, and playing rummikub with the “gals”. She also had great affection for her pet dogs. During her retirement she volunteered at St. Joan of Arc Thrift Shop in Orleans.
Rita leaves her sister-in-law, Florence Casey, and many close nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church in Orleans on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Camphill Village, 84 Camp Hill Road, Copake, NY 12516 or visit: camphillvillage.org at their donation page.