Passed peacefully away at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital in St. John’s on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Rita Wakeham (nee Mulrooney) of Southern Harbour, formerly of Bar Haven, Placentia Bay aged 96 years. Predeceased by her husband Captain Michael J. and her brothers and sisters. Left with fond and loving memories her children Mary (Reg), John (Lois), Bernard (Audrey), Veronica (Bob), Rita (Derrick), Shirley (Paul), Jeannie (Roger); grandchildren Darrell (Isabelle), Shawn (Lorna), Jennifer (Ryan), Andrew (Christina),James ( Sarah), Mandy (Mark), Adam (Lindsay), Ashton, Michael, Danielle, Jeff, Jason, Lisa, Sheldon, Morgan, Sarah; great grandchildren Jessica, Kylie, Rebecca (Joe), Jackson, Alice, Logan, Ben, Hudson, Whitney, Myles, Benjamin, Amelia, Harrison, Sullivan, Charlie, Marshall, Hannah, Willow, Myles, Alice: sisters in law Judy, Sheila and large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Southern Harbour on Thursday, October 6, 2022 and Friday, October 7, 2022 from 2 PM to 9 PM. Funeral Service will be 11 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Southern Harbour with interment to follow at Christ The King Roman Catholic Cemetery, Southern Harbour. In her memory, flowers accepted or donations gratefully accepted to charity of one’s choice.
At request of the family masks to be worn at all times.
Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses of St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital and the staff of Hillcrest Estates, Mount Pearl, for their care and all they have done.
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Dianne & Jim Lake says
October 6, 2022 at 1:11 pmOur deepest condolences to the family. She was a lovely lady. Cherish your memories for they will be comfort to you.
Dianne and Jim Lake
Patricia Murphy says
October 6, 2022 at 4:02 pmCondolences to all the Family from your former Murphy neighbours of Renews. Mrs. Rita was a beautiful person, a humble and kind person, and our family’s memories of her and her whole family are filled with warmth and respect. Cherish her memory, wishing you all love and support at this time and the days to come.
Audrey Marshall says
October 6, 2022 at 6:30 pmSo sorry to hear of our sweet, dear Rita’s passing. She was a beautiful lady with a heart of gold. We have fond memories of the times spent with her. She always had a smile and a funny story. Every visit with her was special. God has gained another precious angel. May she Rest In Peace. Audrey, Calvin , Andrea, Jeff, Suzanne and Peter.
Doreen Ryan says
October 6, 2022 at 9:41 pmOur Condolences to all the Family. Hold onto your precious memories,they will help you through tough times.
God Bless.
Doreen & Tom Ryan
Anna Hynes says
October 7, 2022 at 10:52 amOut deepest condolences to the family. very nice lady. may she RIP.
Anna and Hughie Hynes.,