Rita Vivian Hale
1926-2018
It is with heavy hearts
that the family of Rita Vivian Hale, wife of the late Frederick Ernest
Hale, announces her passing, which occurred on Monday, November 12,
2018 at the Kingsway Care Centre. Born in Saint John, NB on July 4,
1926, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Muriel (Reagan)
Wiggins.
Mrs. Hale was the head of
the science department at Simonds High School, both at the Hickey Road
location, and at the previous location on Bayside Drive. She was a
teacher for over 30 years, and shared her love of science, especially
biology, with many students throughout her career. Following
retirement, she frequently encountered appreciative past students,
even during her stay at Kingsway.
Rita was a talented
quilter, and was involved in several quilting guilds at various
churches, included St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Rothesay.
Rita will be missed by her
sons: Robert « Bob » Hale (Valerie) and Fred Hale Jr.;
grandchildren, Stefanie (Kevin), Ashley, Gillian (James) and Jonathan;
great-grandchildren, Morgan, Leah, George and Teddy; siblings, Douglas
Wiggins (Carole) and Marylou Northrup (Clinton); nieces and nephews,
Katherine (Doug), Thomas, Debbie, Donna, Denise and Tom; and her good
friends Lil and Don Adamson, to whom the family wishes to express
their sincere gratitude for all their help and care. In addition to
her parents and beloved husband Frederick, Rita was predeceased by a
brother, Thomas Wiggins.
Arrangements are under the
care of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John,
NB (634-7424). As per Rita’s wishes, a memorial service will
be held at a later date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made
to Kingsway Care Centre. Online condolences may be placed at
www.BrenansFH.com
« I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will
forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them
feel » – Maya Angelou
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Rita Vivian Hale 19262018..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
