It is with a great deal of sadness that Rita Blanchard's family and friends let the world know a fiery part of our world has been extinguished. Rita Marie Blanchard joined her husband Charles at the Legion in the sky on November 15, 2015 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. Rita was predeceased by Charles by many years and found great comfort in camping, laughing, music - especially Newfie music - and her family and many friends. Rita is survived by sons Charles (Anna-Marie), Leo (Kathy), Archie (Bernadette) and daughters Janice (Don) and Kimberily (Walter). She loved to hear the adventures of her grandchildren Jessicah, AJ, Samantha, Billy, Leah, Tom and Victoria and enjoyed laughing with them on visits. Rita leaves many special friends, especially Ron, and family who fondly remember her keen sense of humour and no nonsense approach to the bumps along the road in life. At her request, Rita was cremated and will be interred beside her husband Charles in Inverness, Nova Scotia. At her request, donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association are welcomed.

"I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart.

And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14:27