1919-2012. Passed peacefully away on January 26, 2012 in the presence of her loving family. Rita resided at St. Luke's Home, was formerly of Upper Amherst Cove and Hant's Harbour. Predeceased by husband Aubrey in 1979, sister Violet Strickland, brother Eugene Green, and son-in-law Sam Wellon. Left to celebrate her life with wonderful memories her six daughters: Joan (Bob Pavlovicz), Dora (George Andrews), Shirley (Don Drodge), Ada (Phil Hollett), Vina (Charlie Barker) and Marilyn (George Savoury), 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. As well as sister Pearl Loder, brother-in-law Albert Little, sisters-in-law Blanche Eastman, Gladys Cole, Gertie Short, and Inez Little, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff at St. Luke's Homes for her care and comfort, and to the staff at St. Clare's Hospital. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation is on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday January 29, 2012 at St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Amherst Cove, Bonavista Bay. In lieu of flowers a donation in her memory may be made to St. Luke's Home. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com.