It is with profound sadness that the family of Rita Barrett announce her peaceful passing at Charles S. Curtis Memorial hospital on the 23rd of September, 2024 at the age of 64.
Rita was born in Roddickton in 1959. After high school, she worked in Deer Lake and Toronto before returning to Newfoundland. She participated in the archaeological dig out along the shore in Crouse, and worked for many years at the Fish Plant in Conche. Her strong work ethic was very evident, always committed to her work, and always strived to do her best. Rita was a woman of great integrity and honesty, and always displayed a willingness to go above and beyond in completing tasks.
Rita was a kind and gentle soul who loved to have a laugh, especially at work and when she played Mrs. Claus at the Conche Christmas Parade. She loved going on adventures in the great outdoors: going on boat rides, fishing, skidooing, hiking, playing darts, and participated as a volunteer in many community and parish activities.
Rita's grandchildren were the center of her world. She could be found doing anything they asked of her. She often played dinkies and dressed up as various characters on her FaceTime sessions with the boys. She loved visiting them and having them come to her home. When they were around, she danced, played catch, went sliding, and did many more fun activities with them.
Rita will be deeply missed,, always loved, and never forgotten.
Lovingly remembered by and leaving to mourn are the love of her life, Stephen, her loving family: son, Victor (Pamala), her grandchildren: Broderick, Patrick, and Nicholas, her sisters: Ivy Curl (Guy), Wavey Colbourne, her brothers: Garry Colbourne (Violet), Lorne (Lucinda), Austin, Terry (Belinda), Keith (Lisa), many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a large circle of friends.
Predeceased by her parents: Wesley & Ida Colbourne, siblings: Wesley Junior and Alvin Colbourne.
The family would like to thank the Staff at the Charles S Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony, her ENT doctor in St. John's, Dr. Jamie Tibbo, and her oncologists for their special care and compassion.
Visitation will be held at the Calvary Pentecostal Temple in Roddickton will take place on 28th of September from 11-12pm and a Celebration of Life Service will take place at the same location with Pastor Murdoch Pittman officiating on Saturday, September 28th, at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, funeral director.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
“To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die!”