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Rita James, 96, Of Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Rita McDonough James, 96, of Fairfield, died Saturday, Feb. 28.

A graduate of Bassick High School in 1939, she attended Booth & Bayliss Commercial School. She worked as a bookkeeper for the town of Fairfield, Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep until her final retirement. A devout Catholic, she was a woman of strong faith. For many years, she had been an active member of Fayerweather Yacht Club's Women's Auxiliary.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Robert Benoit of Milford, Conn.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Charles James, she was predeceased by her son, Barry James. She was also predeceased by three siblings.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, Fairfield Center. Funeral services will be celebrated on Thursday, March 5, at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home and 11 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Pius X, 834 Brookside Drive, Fairfield. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, P.O. Box 208028, New Haven, CT 06520.

To sign an online register or get directions, visit the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home here

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