HALE, Rita Gay -
March 21, 1937 - January 7, 2024
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 7, 2024 at the age of 86.
Reunited with her beloved husband, Harry (1991).
Cherished sister to Robert French (late Audrey) and predeceased by Thomas French (late Delores).
Loving mother to Jack Huntington and wife Meiling, Dale Huntington, Tammi and husband Jim Harmer, Greg Hale and step mother to Alan Hale.
Dear “bubby” to Kayla, Evan (Helen), Haley, Nan (Shanyu). Great-“bubby” to Tammi, Grayson, Austyn and Lily.
Loving grandma to Victoria (Ben), Rebecca, Noah, Heather and Alana. Great-grandma to Peyton, Parker, Viola, Sonnie and Forrest.
Rita will always be remembered as someone who made great sacrifices for her family. She was fiercely loyal to family and her many friends. Rita loved a glass of white wine, 90 Day Fiancé, and was known to frequent various bingo halls.
Rita cherished time spent with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews and will be dearly missed by all.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm and Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 9:30am-11am at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, (110 Dundas Street East, Whitby). Funeral service will follow in the chapel on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11am. Interment at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery (355 Taunton Road East, Whitby).
Reception to follow at 2pm at The Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 112 (117 Byron Street South, Whitby)
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rita may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Salvation Army.
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