Claremont, North Carolina - In loving tribute to our extraordinary mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Marie Rita (Auclair) Chesley, affectionately known as "Rita," "Mom," and "Mémère," who peacefully transitioned from this world on November 22, 2025.

We come together as those who loved her to celebrate a life illuminated by love, aspiration, and tenacity. Rita's journey was marked by a profound dedication to family, leaving an indelible impact on all who had the privilege of crossing her path. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and generosity.

A graveside service will be scheduled for spring 2026, when Rita will be interred next to her husband at Saint Matthew's Cemetery in West Enfield, Maine. Details will be published and posted at a future date. To read Marie's complete obituary, please visit, bowersfuneral.com.