BABCOCK, Rita (Mary Marguerite Hayes)

Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Great Northern Nursing Home on Friday, March 23, 2012 at the age of 104. Beloved wife of late Joseph F. Dear mother of Joseph Jr. (Dolores). Loving grandmother of Brian (Katherine), Lorie (Peter), Danny (Tracy), Margy and Michael (Patty). Loving great grandmother of Michael and Katie, Danielle and Joey, Talia and Kyle, Jacob and Sarah. Predeceased by her sister Lucy Palmer (Cliff) and her brother Frank Hayes (Mae). Special aunt to Pat, Judy and Maura. A private visitation and funeral service were held at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. Donations to the Great Northern Nursing Home or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.  The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful tender loving care given to Rita from all at the nursing home.  Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com