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Rita Sears Bonang

Date of Death: February 3, 2025
Date of Birth: September 16, 1957
Biography:
Rita Sears Bonang, 67 of Durham Maine, passed away on February 3, 2025 at Midcoast Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Rita was born in Lisbon Falls Maine on September 16, 1957 daughter of Lloyd and Elaine (Merrill) Sears Jr. She was a graduate of Brunswick High School,
Rita passed one month after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Rita loved spending time with her family, gardening and traveling. One of her favorite places to visit was Truckee, California. She also enjoyed baking Christmas sugar cookies for her family.
Rita ran a licensed home day care for thirty years serving both Lisbon and Durham. Rita was also employed with LL Bean for the last sixteen years.
Rita was predeceased by her parents Lloyd Sears Jr and Elaine (Merrill) Sears.
Rita is survived by her daughter Melissa Bonang Gorman of Topsham, grandson Jordan Ouellette of Durham, sister Rhonda Bean (Joey) of Durham, brother Kevin Sears (Sheila) of Lisbon Falls, niece Kalie Sears of Durham, nephews Jason Bean of Randolph, MA, Joshua Bean (Stacy) of Durham, great nephews Kaiden Pomelow of Durham, Ryan Plummer of N. Sebago, Tyler Plummer of Bridgton. Former husband Paul Bonang of Topsham, uncles Dawson Merrill (Rita) of Durham, Royce Merrill (Jackie) of Durham and many cousins.
A special thank you to Cousin Bonnie Caron of Durham for her loving care and guidance.
In Lieu of Flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or Midcoast Humane Society of Brunswick, Maine.
At Rita’s request, there will be no funeral service.