Rita Mary Rioux
June 05, 1949 – December 21, 2019
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It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rita Mary Rioux announce her passing at the Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville on December 21st, 2019 at the age of 70 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her two sons Darren in Alberta, Jason (Melissa) in Ontario, her daughter Darlene (Sean) Sharp, her two grandchildren Jordan and Chloe. Also leaving to mourn her brother Clifton Retieffe in Three Rock Cove, five sisters: Edith Antle in Bay Verte, Eleanor (Summie) Duffenais in Three Rock Cove, Mable (John) Steever in New Brunswick, Peggy (Dan) O’Quinn in West Bay, Marilyn (Jim) Barry in Three Rock Cove and a large circle of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Fred and Margaret Retieffe and her brothers Lucas, Bernie and Bob. Although Rita faced many challenges throughout her life, she always maintained an optimistic and positive disposition.
She leaves behind warm and loving memories to all her family. The service will be held Friday June 5th 2020 at 10:30 A.M. for family members only at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish with interment in the Roman Catholic Cemetery in Three Rock Cove. The family wishes to express a special thank you to manager Robert Chaulk and all the care providers at the Acadian Village where Rita resided for a number of years, also special thanks to Russell’s Funeral Home as well as Dr. McComiskey and the staff of Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital in Stephenville.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Rita Mary Rioux June 05 1949 December 21 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Stephenville, Province: T-N