Rita Elizabeth Parrill

April 10, 1925- February 20, 2023

97 years

It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Parrill announce her peaceful passing on February 20th , 2023 at the age of 97, at Curtis Memorial Hospital.

Rita was born April 10th, 1925 to John and Mary McLean in Green Island Cove.

She was married for 78 years to Ivany Parrill and together they raised their family of 5 children Judy, Ruby, Derek, Jock and Gervin in Pines Cove. She was blessed with 10 grand- children and 18 great grand-children.

Rita is forever loved and remembered by husband Ivany, children Judy, Ruby ( Donald), Derek ( Linda), Jock (Wendy). Grandchildren Daphne, Patsy ( Andrew), Dale ( Dwayne), Danette (Ken) , Darrell ( Janice) , Pam (Lloyd), Trina (Damian), Cory ( Tara), Derek D. ( Leah), Robby.

Great Grand-children: Shelby, Michael, Ryan, Robert, Bree, Kyle, Jack, Allie, Neil, Jarrett, Liam, Alexis, Amber, AJ, Brittany, Brody, Mia, Miley.

Rita was predeceased by her parents John and Mary McLean. Son Gervin. Granddaughter Peggy. Sisters Audrey, Eliza, Edith and Maria. Brothers Tom, George, Hayward, John, Nelson. Son in law Harvey Hedge.

The funeral service will take place at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Lower Cove on Thursday,February 23 at 930am with Rev. Short officiating. Internment will follow at the Anglican Church in Pines Cove. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony.