PICTOU – Rita May Cameron, age 93, of the Shiretown Nursing Home, formerly of Country Villa Estates, Abercrombie, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 in the Shiretown Nursing Home, Pictou.
Born in Windsor, ON, she was a daughter of the late John Gilbert and Pearl Mae (Wicks) Beauchamp.
She was a resident of Toronto before moving to New Glasgow in 1998. She was a member of the parent’s council of the Cerebral Palsy Association. She was a parent volunteer at Participation House in Markham, ON for 25 years.
She is survived by a son, Hugh, Lyons Brook; grandchildren: Lisa (Stephen) Hazzard, Fredericton; Kimberley (Scott) Porter, Pictou; great-grandchildren: Stephanie Porter; Katie Porter McPherson (Alex); Lisa Porter; A.J. Porter; Christopher (Kaitlin) Hazzard; Alyssa Hazzard; great-great-granddaughter, Lily McPherson; sister, Frances Presunka, Midland, ON.
She was predeceased by her husband Hugh, son Wayne, daughter-in-law Kathy, brother Gilbert, sisters: Joyce, Betty, Gwen.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation by request. Private family memorial will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, Toronto.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Association, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca­