Blanche A. Rheaume formerly of Lawrence, worked at city mills; 96 NORTH ANDOVER Blanche A. (Dubois) Rheaume, 96 yrs., died Sunday, surrounded by her|loving family at the Prescott House of North Andover. Born and educated in Lawrence, Mrs. Rheaume had been a former communicant of Sacred Heart Church before its closing. She had been employed with the Arlington and Pacific Mills in Lawrence, as a Twister for more than 30 years. According to Blanche's family she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, spending time with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The widow of Eugene Rheaume survivors include daughters, Therese Rheaume of Dracut, Sr. Claire Rheaume, SMSM stationed in Waltham; and one son, Robert Rheaume of Lawrence; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Blanche was predeceased by her daughter, Doris Robertson. Her Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday morning at 11:30 in Saint Michaels Church in North Andover with Burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Andover. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc., 233 Lawrence St., in Methuen. Memorial contributions may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center One Joslin Place Boston, MA 02215 Attn: Development Office and Allegiance Hospice and Palliative Care 67 Middleton Street Lowell, MA. Please send online condolences to pollardfuneralhome.com