Rita D. Nadeau, 56, of Vernon passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017. She was born on February 7, 1961 in Rockville, CT to the late Odette (Pelletier) and Leonard Nadeau. She enjoyed being an active member of CHR and loved to crochet. She is survived by her sisters, Lena Tonelli and her husband Joseph of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and her sister April LeBlanc and her husband George of Tolland, CT; several nieces and nephews and their families. She is predeceased by her brother Reno Nadeau. A special thank you to Barbara and Edward Joy for all of the wonderful care they provided for Rita. Friends and relatives may join the family on Monday, February 20, 2017 between 6pm-7pm with a funeral home service at 7pm at Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect Street, Rockville, CT. for online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.