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Rita Perry (Muggridge) August 1, 1923 - May 19, 2022

Rita Perry [ Muggridge]   August 01, 1923 – May 19, 2022

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mom/ grandmother, Rita Perry (Muggridge) of Musgravetown, on May 19, 2022 in her 99th year (August 01, 1923). While we are deeply saddened, we are also extremely grateful and fortunate to have had a loving Mom for so many wonderful years. Mom had a very caring and generous nature which she shared with all her family and friends. Her world may have been small, but she filled it to the brim with love and she was content beyond measure. As long as Mom could give,she was happy. She loved to laugh and have fun, especially with a game of cards, right up to the last days of her life. She brought a smile to everyone who knew her. Time spent with Mom was time well spent. She loved to tell stories from her earlier days, especially funny ones. Her memory was remarkable and her wealth of knowledge of the past amazed and entertained us all. Though we will always miss her, we find great comfort in believing she is with her heavenly family now, especially Dad.Mom was predeceased by Walter L. Perry (husband), John and Mary Muggridge (parents), (brothers) Lloyd (Kesiah), Clayton and sister, Muriel (Russell), Sharon Muggridge (niece), Kathy Muggridge (niece-in-law), Clyde Penney (cousin) and brother-in-law, Andrew Holloway (Kesiah). Left to mourn are her daughters, Joan (Howard) Marystown, Gail (Rick) St. John’s, granddaughter, Milana Wilson, Marystown and beloved poochie Rosie, Jonathan and Jacob Winsor, St. John’s, Kimberley Barnes and family, Pasadena, Elaine Barnes and family, Kamloops, BC, Daniel Barnes and family, Logy Bay. Nieces and nephews (and families): Geoff Muggridge (Morden, MB), Don (Maxine) Muggridge (Lethbridge, NL), Dianne (Roy) Bonnell (Clarenville), Rene (Rhonda) Wicks (St. John’s), Elizabeth Wicks (St. John’s), Wayne Muggridge (Corner Brook), Bob (Diane) Muggridge (St. John’s), John Muggridge (St. John’s), Clyde (Princess) Muggridge (St. John’s), Maurice (Adela) Bennett (St. John’s), Lilly Bennett (Brooklyn, NL), Bernice (Gerald) Russell (Lab. City). Special family and friends: Mavis Ivany, Margaret Peddle, Dott Penney, Harvey and Leona Greening, Selby Matthews, Marie Stead, Meta Shirley and family, Ross and Ruby Tilley, Wayne , Gail and Gillian Mayo. Your phone calls and visits brought Mom much joy.Many thanks to the doctors and nurses of the Burin Peninsula Health Care Hospital and 5 North A of the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s for the respect and kindness shown to Mom during her last days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage United Church in Musgravetown in c/o Ron Morgan A0C 1Z0. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022, 2 pm, at Heritage United Church in Musgravetown, Bonavista Bay.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022, 2 pm, at Heritage United Church in Musgravetown with interment to follow at United Cemetery, Musgravetown, Bonavista Bay.

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    Carol Anne Jorgensen Martin says

    I wish I could help your sadness subside, but I know that those beautiful memories of her will be a light through the darkness of your grief. Rita was a.beautiful soul, with an unending supply of love and kindness, to share with everyone who had the good fortune of crossing her path. God bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be with us, always, in our hearts

    Respectfully,

    the Jorgensen family and the Martin family

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    Ella Parsons says

    Sincere sympathy to all the family. May your happy memories help you in the days ahead. God bless you all.

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    Deborah Hall Rozee says

    Gail and all your family, my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Treasure your precious memories.

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      Gail Perry says

      Thank you, Debbie.

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    Kay & Eugene Stead says

    Our condolences to the families.

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    Toby Saint says

    Joan ,Gail and families: Sorry to hear of Rita’s passing, please accept my sincere condolences. I remember her and your father from their visits to our house in Musgravetown to visit with mom and dad (Barbara and Alfred Saint). Your mother and mom were good friends, and mom visited with her many times after both dad and your father had passed. As a point of interest we are related as your Grandmother Perry and my Grandfather Matthews were brother and sister.

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    Linda and Albert Waye says

    To Joan and Gail and family.so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing she was one of the best .I will always remember our laughs and her telling me stories of my Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.She was and angel.

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    Patsy and Dorman Humby says

    Deepest condolences to the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

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    Nancy and Morley Kenway says

    Joan, Howard and Milana
    All of you have been in our thoughts these past few days. Your Mom, Joan , was so fortunate to have lived a long life and be able to recount wonderful events from the past. These are memories to cherish.
    She also got to live so many wonderful years with you and your family in your home.That was a gift you unselfishly gave her.
    As time passes, hopefully the sadness you feel will ease and fond memories will replace the loss you all are feeling at this difficult time.

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    Clyde and Princess Muggridge says

    Our greatest condolences from us Gail and Joan. It’s such a sad day mom has left us to be in Gods hands now. She is with her heavenly family now and at peace. She was strong right up to the final moment. Lots of memories to be cherished and bring forward to my family. Let it be a celebration of life.
    Love you Aunt Rit ( mom) and will miss you plenty. ❤️🙏😘

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    Joyce and Walter Day says

    She was a wonderful Lady and all your memories will help ease your pain May God Bless you all

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