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Obituary of Rita Ella O’Leary, Glace Bay
Our mother, Rita O’Leary, age 94 of Glace Bay passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on March 4, 2025.
Born and raised on International Street in Glace Bay, Rita was the eldest of eight children, born to Victor and Clara (Lawless) Butts.
She is survived by her siblings, Delores (Roddie), Joe (Lanie), and Carla (Ronnie), as well as her sisters-in-law, Jessie (Wayne) and Florence (Earl).
She was predeceased by her parents, along with her siblings Vicky (Sue), Billy (Norma), Earl (Florence), and Wayne (Jessie). She was also predeceased by her sister-in-law Maureen (Tony) Shatkosky and brother-in-law Winston (Carmel) O’Leary.
Rita shared 44 years of marriage with her devoted husband, William (Bill) O’Leary, until his passing in 1994. Bill was a respected school administrator and teacher in the community.
She is lovingly remembered by her six children, Brian (Belinda), Shane (Anne), Steven (Margot), Robin (Terry), Darren, and Brent. She was a cherished grandmother to 12 grandchildren and a proud great-grandmother to eight great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her immense joy.
Rita was a talented seamstress, knitter, and crocheter, known for her homemade remedies and love of cooking and baking. She had a deep sense of compassion for others, always extending kindness to those in need. A devout member of the Jehovah’s Witness faith in Glace Bay, Rita’s spiritual dedication was a guiding force in her life.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, Glace Bay. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 9th at 2:30 pm in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Reserve Street, Glace Bay with a reception to follow. Interment at a later date in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice in Rita’s memory. On line condolences to the family can be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca
The service will be live streamed through Zoom-Join Meeting, sign in number: 788 627 9716 password: 331210
Isaiah 41:10
Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’
1930 2025
Death notice for the town of: Glace-Bay, Province: Nova Scotia
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