Rita Scott

RITA LOLA (STORTINI) SCOTT The family of Rita Scott is deeply saddened by her death on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, following a brief illness. Rita led a long and rich life, celebrating her 90th birthday in April of this year. She was predeceased by her husband Short (George) Scott her son Bill Scott, grandson Graig Spadoni, and nephew Mark Fummerton. She is survived by daughter-in-law Maureen Scott, son John (Linda), daughter Lola Spadoni (Stan), and son Kevin (Carol Junker); grandchildren Jenni Marciski (Grant), Bill Scott (Fran), George Scott (Misty), Anna Scott, Erica Scott (Noland Derkson), Bob Spadoni (Jennifer), Stanley Spadoni (Allison Dennis), Ryan Scott, Sarah Scott and Katherine Scott. Rita also had 7 great grandchildren: Mathew and Grace Marciski, Liam, Andrew, Jake, Lucas, and Billy Scott. She is also survived by her sister Anita Cook and brother John Stortini (Sylvia), sisters-in-law Theresa Stortini, Sylvia Stortini and Toots Reynolds (Doug), brother-in-law Arnie O'Keefe and many nieces and nephews who were all very special to her. Rita was predeceased by siblings and in-laws Mary and Elton Fummerton, Bill Cook, Rolly Stortini, Naldo Stortini, Val O'Keefe, Marg Skinner, Willa Slater, Jim Scott, and Dot Thompson. The eldest of 7 children born to Giovanni and Anna Stortini, Rita was raised in Jackfish, relocating briefly to Halifax and then Schreiber following her marriage to Short. As evidenced by the lengthy list above, she was at the center of a very large and close-knit family group, and family meant everything to her. She lived her life devoted especially to her children and grandchildren, but was equally committed to her full, extended family. She was always at her happiest with a house or camp full of family and friends, hosting coffee and chats at home each week day afternoon and large family gatherings at her camp on Hydro Bay each Sunday. She was a life-long member of Holy Angels Catholic Women's League, and until recently, actively involved in their work. A Resurrection Mass will be held for Rita on Saturday, September 7th, 2013 beginning at 11:00 am. at Holy Angel's Roman Catholic Church in Schreiber with interment to follow in Schreiber Cemetery. If friends so wish, charitable donations can be made in Rita's name to Northern Cancer Research or The McCausland Hospital."