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Rita McDermott

July 31, 2010

McDermott, Rita    Peacefully at University Hospital on Saturday, July 31st,2010, Mrs. Rita McDermott of London in her 95th year. Until the time of her death, Rita had been a resident of the Care Centre of the Sisters of St. Joseph.  Beloved wife of the late Steve McDermott (1994).  Loving mother and friend of Sister Diane McDermott C.S.J. and Donna (John) Maddeford. Proud grandma to Patrick Maddeford (Shalagh Suchan)and Trecia (Craig) Harley.  Great grandma to Lucia and Baird Harley.  Predeceased by 5 brothers and 7 sisters. Rita was a long time member of the C.W.L. and the Cherryhill Activity Club.  Friends will be received at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road, London on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm with parish prayers at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish, 777 Valetta St. London on Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Rita are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Ministries of the Sisters of St. Joseph (Care Centre).  Online condolences may be made through

www.westviewfuneralchapel.com

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Dear Sister Diane, My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, Vicki Delage

~ Vicki Delage

Diane: "We hold in our hearts forever The memories of those we have loved." Sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Dianne

~ Dianne Kehoe Lawrence

diane donna and family....sincere condolences on the death of your mom..this was a big shock to me.as it probably was to you...you are in my thoughts and prayers....pauline

~ pauline phelan drexler

Ritamary, so sorry to hear about your Mom. I know you were so close. You have my prayers too. love Ellen ( your old roommate)

~ Ellen Borean

Dear Diane: We send our sincere condolences to you and Donna. Never easy to lose a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, now and always. Carol & Ginny

~ Carol Boyd & Ginny Fleissner

Ritamary - my thoughts are with you at this time. I am sure you gave her the very best care possible and now her spirit is released. May you have peace in your heart - love Lyn

~ Lyn Westfall

Diane, So sorry to learn of your Mom's death. Keeping you and your famioly in my prayers. Marny

~ Marny

Sincere Sympathy to Sister Diane and all the family. Your Mom will be missed. Love and prayers, Bonnie

~ Bonnie Manders

Ritamary --My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. May God bring you comfort and consolation. Love and Prayers Judy [AKA Sister Mary Jude]

~ Judy Wirch [Markham]

To Sister Diane and Donna and all family members, we offer our sincere condolences , so sad to see the last of that "Cantlon" family gone. We will remember her in our prayers. Fred and Mary Lynn (Noonan) Raftis

~ Fred & Mary Lynn (Noonan) Raftis

Sympathy to the family, and all the best in these difficult times.

~ Paul & Joyce Cantlon & Family

(Donated to Sisters of St. Joseph)

~ Bonnie Manders

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