Rita (Burke) Bussey
Lieu de naissance : Little Lorraine
Lieu de décès : Glace Bay
It is with deep regret that we, the family, announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Rita Bussey at the Glace Bay Hospital, Glace Bay.
Born in Little Lorraine, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Theresa (Campbell) Burke.
Rita enjoyed quilting, camping and traveling. She enjoyed going for drives and every time the car was leaving the yard she was in it.
Rita is survived by her wonderful daughters, Darlene (John) Cathcart, Bedford, Myrchal (Joe) Campbell, Sydney; her precious grandchildren, Bryant, Michael and Jayme; her brothers, Phonse (Cora), Antigonish,Basil, Ernest (Lauria), both of Sydney; sister-in-law, Catherine 'Tiny' Burke, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Everett Bussey; sisters, Bernadine (Clarence) Perry, Betty (William) Burke, Carmella (Winfred) Bates; brothers, Ambrose and Fred.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 at the SW Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney from 1:30 to 3:30 with a funeral service to follow at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. Sheldon Chant
officiating.
Interment to take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date.
We would like to give special thanks to Debbie Graham and Tish Lawless for their wonderful care that they have provided to Mom over the past few years. Also thanks to the staff of Seaview Manor where Mom resided for the past eight months.
Donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes or the Canadian Celiac Association or a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of...
