Entered into her eternal rest in the presence of her family on Friday, November 11, 2016, Rita Pearl Strowbridge, in her 97th year. Leaving to celebrate her wonderful life are her loving sons, Charlie (Clara) and Jim (Edie), as well as 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; special niece Phyllis Masters, and a large circle of other relatives and friends.

Rita is predeceased by her husband Tom, parents John and Annie Monk, brothers Tom, Charles, Isaac, Jack, Don, and Eric Monk, and sisters Laura and Hattie Maye.

A special thanks to the staff of the Blue Crest Interfaith Home in Grand Bank, NL, for providing care for her in her final days.

Lieutenants Devin and Laurie Reid conducted the Funeral Service at the Salvation Army Faith and Hopes Corp, Creston South, on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 1 pm, with interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Creston South.

Donations in Rita’s memory may be made to the Faith and Hope Corps, Creston South, NL.

Pall bearers were Craig Strowbridge, Carl Strowbridge, Brian Strowbridge, Gerald Maye, Chris Maye, and John Monk.