Rita Marie Edwards, aged 95, passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2023 in Cobourg, Ontario. Rita was born on August 23rd, 1928 in Lafontaine, Ontario and married the love of her life, Keith Edwards in June 1973 - sadly Keith passed away in July 2015. Rita hailed from a large family and siblings Omar, Madore, Yvonne, Lorraine and Juliette predeceased her and surviving sisters Marianne and Freda were always in her heart. She was blessed to be able to celebrate with both of her sisters on her 90th birthday.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Dennis (Angela), Sandra (Mike) and Wendy (Allan); grandchildren, Shawn (Lisa), Darrin (Michelle), Christopher (Tracy) and Jacqueline and great-grandchildren Cameron, Tyler, Logan, Mitchell, Darcy and Kiera
Rita was a wonderful mother, raising her 3 children on her own that created a bond between her and her children that will never be forgotten. To her grandchildren she was fun-loving and spontaneous, the memories of good times together will never fade.
To her great grandchildren, she represented love in it's simplicity and commitment.
Rest in peace our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, until we meet again.