ESTABROOKS, RITA M. - Rita M. Estabrooks passed away peacefully at McNair Manor on Thursday, November 8th, 2012. Born in Moncton on January 7th, 1924 she was the daughter of the late Adélard and Suzanne (Landry) Bourque. Rita is survived by her children, Peter (Diane) Cormier, Michael (Janet) Cormier, Colleen (Tim) Leger, step children, Michael (Minnie) Estabrooks, Jill (Dave) McAustlin, Tim Estabrooks, sister Therese Roy (late Alban), sister in law Edna Bourque (late Raymond), nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews as well as her special friend Dorothy McCoughey. In addition to her parents, Rita was predeceased by husbands Robert Estabrooks and Laurie Cormier, brothers; Aurele, Edgar, Raymond and Guillaume, sisters; Laura, Edmée, Stella, Lina, infant son and daughter, Joseph and Caprice.
No visitation. A memorial service celebrating Rita’s life will be held at Fair Haven Funeral Home, on Tuesday, November 13th, at 3:00 pm, reception to follow. Interment will be in Fair Haven Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations to The Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530.
The family invites you to send online condolences to www.fairhavenmemorial.ca