Rita M. Allen 1938 - 2004 The death of Rita Allen, wife of Gerald Allen of Moncton, occurred at The Moncton Hospital on Thursday, September 2, 2004. Born in Rogersville on September 22, 1938, she was the daughter of Helene (Arsenault) Comeau and the late Livain Comeau. Rita was a former employee of the Palace Grill, Main Street, Moncton, with over 20 years of dedicated service. In addition to her mother, Helene; she is survived by her husband of 43 years, Gerald; three sons, Jack, Steve (Dianne) and Chris; six sisters, Mae Steeves, Gerry Casey, Jean Hayward, Edie Veilleux, Anne Marie Mullin and Louise (Louis) Gauvin; four brothers, Frank (Jaunita) Comeau, Eric (Patricia) Comeau, Eugene (Yolande) Comeau, and Edward (Beverly) Comeau; sistersin-law, Joyce Allen, Doris (Vaughan) Downing; five grandchildren, Michelle, Scott, Jessica, Jonathan and Kory; as well as many nieces and nephews. Rita was predeceased by her father, Livain Comeau; a brother, Robert Comeau; brothers-in-law, Verne Steeves, Norman Casey, Fred Hayward, Bob Van Wart; sister-in-law, Norma Van Wart; and Gerald's parents, Harry and Reta Allen. A Memorial Service followed by a reception will be held in Fair Haven Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens Serenity Niche. In Rita's memory, donations may be made and to the New Brunswick Lung Association. Arrangements are entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home (852-3530) 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton. www.obituariestoday.com www.fairhavenfh.com