Obituary of Rita Faye Fitzgibbon

February 13, 1942 – Coe Hill, Ontario

March 15, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

Rita Fitzgibbon beloved mother and grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

Rita was born in Coe Hill, Ontario, Canada on February 13, 1942. Rita ’s favourite song was “A Picture of Me Without You” by Lorrie Morgan.

She will be most remembered for her love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sweet laugh and love of reading, singing, sewing, and spending time at the trailer.

Rita  is survived by her  four daughters and three sons-in-law, Ellery and Henry Tamminen, of Keswick, ON, Tristan Bliss and Wesley Rogers of Kingston, ON, Angela and Rick Lofton of Hamburg, NY and Rachel Bowers of Picton, ON;  sixteen grandchildren, Tabitha, Blair, Kristian, Samantha, Mathew, Alexandria, Aiden, Ritchard, Ryan, Chanise, Gordon, Savannah, Lana, Grace, Nevaeh, and Parker;  and four great-grandchildren, Duncan, Damon, Hunter, and Annika.

Rita is also survived by her eight brothers and sisters, and three sisters-in-law, her sisters, Monica, Peggy, Alice and Thaia, Charles and Leah, Thomas, of Ontario; Robert and Charlene, and Dennis and Melody of Alberta; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Rita was predeceased by her parents Charles and Edna Fitzgibbon; brothers, Ronald, Gerrard, and Shawn; her sister, Karen Sobry and sister-in-law Phyllis.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Rita Fitzgibbon, a tree will be planted by her daughters.