At the Maplewood Manor, Alberton, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, of Rita Mary Perry, beloved wife of the late Cyril Perry, formerly of Tignish, age 87 years. Born at Lawrence, Mass., on September 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Amedee and Emily (nee Bernard) Myers. She would frequently come to P.E.I. in the summer to visit her grandparents and family. She met the love of her life, Cyril, and married and resided in P.E.I for 2 years then moved back to Massachusetts and raised her 5 children. After she and her husband retired they returned to Nail Pond. She worked for 9 years at the Royal Star Fisheries until she retired. Rita enjoyed camping on weekends and playing cards, watching old movies and visiting with her neighbours who she liked to tease and play tricks on. She is survivied by her children, Ronald (Deloris) of Tignish, Linda (Howard) Perry of Tignish, Russell (Cindy) of Arizona, Janice Perry of Metuen, Mass., and Kenneth (Bessy) of Summerside. Lovingly remembered by her sister Anita (Joe) Richard of Bedford, N.H. She will also be sadly missed by her 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Resting at the Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton. Visiting hours Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral on Saturday from St. Simon and St. Jude's Church, Tignish, for funeral mass at 1 p.m., Rev. Brendon Gallant celebrant. Interment later in the church cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorials to the Maplewood Manor or to St. Simon and St. Jude's Cemetery fund would be gratefully appreciated. The Tignish and St. Felix councils of the CWL will hold prayers for their departed member at the funeral home, Friday at 6:40 p.m. www.rooneyfh.ca

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