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Rita Morris Obituary

MORRIS, Rita J. (MacKinnon) Of Arlington, November 19, 2008. Beloved wife of Charles Francis. Loving mother of Susan Marie Thibeault of Atkinson, NH; Charles Francis, Jr. of San Jose, CA; Richard Thomas of San Diego, CA; Carol Ann of Arlington; Cheryl Ann Ferguson of Methuen; Kelly Jane Karr of Saratoga, CA and Michael Patrick Morris of Sturbridge. Sister of Florence Parent, Edna Forbes, and the late John, Alex and Earl MacKinnon. Adored grandmother to13 grandchildren. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Route 60 (adjacent to St. Agnes' Church), ARLINGTON on Tuesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday, 4-8 PM. Burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Online condolences at: www.keefefuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2008.

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Marie Cameron

December 10, 2008

Dear Charlie, My deepest sympathy. I am so very sorry for your loss. Rita will be sorely missed by all who knew her. I feel blessed to have known such a wonderful woman!
Dear Chuck and Teese, to you too I also send my deepest and heartfelt sympathy for your tremendous loss.
Susan, Ritchie,Carol, Cheryl, Kelly and Michael, we Cameron's all loved Rita and know how much you must miss your mom.
God bless all of you.
You are all in my prayers.

Jim & Betty Lutz

November 24, 2008

R.I.P. Rita. May your soul and all the souls of the faithful departed be with God. Love, Betty & Jim Lutz Sr.

Auntie Rita and Uncle Charlie

November 23, 2008

Auntie Rita and Family at Lauren's Wedding

November 23, 2008

Auntie Rita

November 23, 2008

Nana with the Twins

November 22, 2008

Fun at the Lake

November 22, 2008

Bob and Gisele with Nana, Grampy and Twins

November 22, 2008

Everyone's baby, Patrick

November 22, 2008

Best of Friends

November 22, 2008

Gail Chaplick

November 22, 2008

Dear Kelly and Family,
I was so shocked when you called and absolutely thought of your Mom and part of my family. I am so glad to have known your Mom, she was a wonderful and kind woman. God bless your whole family.

Nana and her Sisters enjoying Tea

November 22, 2008

Nana and Carol at Her 70th

November 22, 2008

"Celebration" - Rita's Surprise 70th Birthday

November 22, 2008

Hanging out with Her family at the MacKinnon annual Christmas Party

November 22, 2008

"I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"

November 22, 2008

Ma, Chucky and Richie

November 22, 2008

Ma and Michael

November 22, 2008

Feeding Patrick

November 22, 2008

Nana and Grampy

November 22, 2008

We are Family

November 22, 2008

Irene & John Moody

November 22, 2008

Carol & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Although we never met your Mom, we heard lots of wonderful stories about her from you and know how special and dear she is to the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May she rest in peace and may you find comfort in holding onto those memories of her. God Bless

Shirley and Eddie Calo

November 21, 2008

Rita was a wonderful friend and will be missed terribly. We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shirley and Eddie Calo (Medford, MA)

Brian and Liz Millett

November 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Morris clan at this difficult time. We will never forget Rita - she was truly a special person.

DIANE GALLAGHER

November 21, 2008

SUE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Mike & Tracy Byrne

November 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Rosemary/Thomas Byrne

November 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Michael during this difficult time. So sorry for this loss in your life.

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