Passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at the Sault Area Hospital at the age of 69. Loving wife and best friend of the late Joe for 45 years. Dear mother of Joseph (Theano), Terri Lynn, Daniel and Deanna. Proud Granny of Jarrod, Jonah, Shealynne, Ronny, Dante, Emilie-Rose, Aurora and Araea. Daughter of the late Stan and Rose Nolan. Sister of the late Rod (Eileen), late Katie (late Albert), late Rick (Lorraine), Arlene (Charlie), Tom (Barb), Barb, late Terry (late Marie), Joe, Ted (Sandra), Steve (Colleen) and Janice (Shawn). Special Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Rita will be sadly missed by her many Bingo and Casino friends. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Monday, November 26, 2012 from 6 – 9 pm. Funeral service from the chapel on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11 am. Lay Pastor Lana Grawbarger officiating. Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the SAH Cancer Care Fund would be greatly appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.arthurfuneralhome.com