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Passed peacefully away in her 93rd year in the presence of her family at her home in Chapel’s Cove on Sunday, November 8th, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband Patrick, son Patrick and infant daughter Rita. Left with fond and loving memories are her daughters: Mary (Hayward), Agatha and Gail (Alonzo), sons: Basil (Theresa), Valentine (Maureen) and David (Patti), daughter-in-law Olive, sister-in-law Joan, 15 grandchildren: Patrick, Pamela, Heidi, Jeannie, Ronnie, Beverly, Brenda, Rodney, Lorelei, Valeen, Warren, Sharley, Scotty, Abby and Emily, 16 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a very large circle of friends. We would like to express heartfelt thanks to Mom’s homecare workers, Donna and Suzanne who went above and beyond to provide the best care Mom could have.
Rita had an infectious smile that lit up every room. She was the life of the party and always up for a good time. She had an incredible way of making everyone feel welcome with her big bear hugs. Rita’s strength and resilience was admired by many. She will be forever missed by family, friends, furry and feathered friends and all who knew her. Rita will be waiting with open arms to have a dance with us all again.
Resting at Dunphy's Funeral Home, Holyrood. A Public Visitation for all to attend and celebrate Rita's Life will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, November 18th and 19th from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Harbour Main on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 10:30 am with interment to follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Chapel’s Cove. Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, attendance at the service will be limited to family and close friends. The service will be live streamed. To view the service virtually, please see the link https://tom0349.wixsite.com/dunphys or click on the camera next to funeral mass below.
Flowers graciously accepted or if friends so desire, donations in Rita’s memory may be made to The Terry Fox Foundation or Ducks Unlimited Canada.
The Terry Fox Foundation
Suite 204, 90 O'Leary Avenue, St. John's NL A1B 2C7
Web: http://www.terryfox.org
Ducks Unlimited
P.O. Box 1150, Stonewall MB R0C 2Z0
Web: http://www.ducks.org