After a short illness, which she endured with patience, fortitude, courage and dignity, Rita has gone to her rest. The last member of her immediate family, Rita was predeceased by her parents, Henri Venant Gauthier and Irene Gauthier (Tremblay), brothers Hermenegille (Aleta), Gaetan (Annette), Gabriel, Andy (Dorothy) and Cyril and by sisters Sarah (Louis), Yolande (Eric) and Henriette (Gerald, Rudy).
Rita is survived by Michael, her loving husband of 52 years, by in-laws Dorothy Gauthier (McClure), John McCready, Sarah McCready (Murphy) and Betty McCready (O'Hagen) and by many loving nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.
Rita loved numbers and spent her working career in banking and accounting where she made many lifelong friends. An avid boater, Rita and Michael cruised the BC coast for 42 seasons in their various boats. Rita loved nothing more than to be on the water, to cook up the fruits of the sea and to enjoy the company of the many, many friends she made at log booms, anchorages and yacht clubs.
A very social and outgoing person who was noted for her generosity, compassion and empathy for others, Rita will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, a tribute page has been established in Rita's name at the BC Cancer Foundation for those who may wish to donate in her memory.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Precious Blood Parish, 17475 59 Avenue, Surrey at 11:00am on Wednesday, 11th January 2023. Reception to follow in the Church Hall.