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1931
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2023
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Rita Clarke Obituary
Rita was the most thoughtful, caring and selfless Mother to: Mary-Jean Bye (Mike Donoghue), Nancy Perilli (Terry), Bill (Margie), and Jeff. Rita was proud of her Grandchildren, Joseph Perilli (Bobbi), Daniel Perilli (Sara), Julie LeBlanc (Shawn), Melissa Knox (James), Jessica Bye (Kyle), Emily Clarke, Jeannie Clarke (Liam), Marcella Levesque (John), Billy Clarke (Cassie) and Samuel Andre-Clarke. Rita had a great love for children, especially her great grandchildren: Rowan, Leven and Sutton Perilli, Cohlsen and Ryland Perilli, Lily Powers, Grace and Georgia LeBlanc, and baby Charles Levesque all of who gave her such joy.
Rita was born in 1931 to Charles and Maria Caravaggie. Pre-deceased by her siblings Nick, Paul, Tony, Mike, Fred, Joseph, Grace and Helen. Survived by her loving sister Margaret (Heath). Cherished sister-in-law to Helen Ferguson (Wayne), and Josephine Clarke (Cal).
After retiring from A&P, Rita tirelessly volunteered for many community organizations. Rita's house was always open to family and friends, where life was lived around the kitchen table. Mom was the Matriarch of our family, who taught us love and kindness and the importance of family. Moms devoted faith guided her throughout her life. From swimming at the YMCA to weekly cards, Mom formed strong friendships that she cherished. Mother loved kids. Her legacy lives on in the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren that she adored.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter-In-Chains, 411 Reid Street, Peterborough followed by a Funeral Mass at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
In Memory of Mom, please perform an unselfish act to those less fortunate. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice Peterborough and the Canadian Cancer Society.
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8 Entries
Cathy Shaughnessy
March 2, 2023
Mary Jean..
So very sorry to hear of your moms passing. Condolences to all of your family.
She was always welcoming to all of us .
peter mcwilliams
March 2, 2023
My condolences to the Clarke family we lost a great lady.
Warren Monk
March 1, 2023
Nancy, Bill I am thinking of you and wishing you strength through this difficult time. So many Memories working with your mother. Rita was always the life of the store.
Joanne Greenway
March 1, 2023
My deepest condolences Nancy.
Shelley Barrie
February 28, 2023
We are thinking of you and your family Nancy and Terry. Your Mom was a beautiful soul who impacted so many lives with her kindness and loving ways. Our condolences to you all at this sad time.
Shelley and Tim Barrie
Julie Nicholls and Shane Abrams
February 28, 2023
So sorry to hear... Your mom when she came to get her car serviced...we always chatted about hockey
Dot Wright
February 28, 2023
Sorry and sad
to hear about Rita. She was a wonderful friend and always ready to help anyone. I will miss her. I live at 101 Ford and Knew Nancy , God Bless all of you Dot Wright .
Ursula Chapman
February 28, 2023
My condolences to Rita's family. I played cards with Rita weekly at St James United church. She was a kind, spunky lady with a good sense of humor. So enjoyed her company. She will be missed. Hugs, Ursula Chapman
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