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Rita SHAUGHNESSY Obituary
Peacefully at Fairhaven on Sunday, December 25, 2022, in her 98th year. Rita, beloved wife of John Francis (d. 1996) for 52 years. Loving mother of Daniel, Timothy (Hannah), Patrick (Mary Ellen Kot), Louise (Yves LeBouthillier), John (Rosemary) and Andrew (Kathy). Predeceased by daughter Janice Benson (late Gale), son Matthew and daughter-in-law Barbara Shaughnessy. Dear grandmother of Tim, Sheila Pardy (Dave), Connie (Craig Savage), Kelly Harris (Tyler), Tara (Jason Robertson), Ted, Casey (Suzanne), Patti (Bill Coleman), T.J., Aaron (Karen Hodgson), Norah (Sean Mitchell), Brendan, Maude (Boris Proulx), Samuel, Aedan, Ciara (Mikie O'Shea), Liam, Meghan Miller (Derek), Loretta Heise (Ryan). Dear great-grandmother of Darren, Selina, Sarah, Cain, Parker, Thomas, Sophie, Jack, Ben, Ryan, Clayton, Emily, Kamryn, Lauren, Emma Rita, Avery, Eliza and Flora Cecilia. Dear great great grandmother of Kye. Also missed by sisters-in-law Marion Sullivan, Marjorie, Marie, Darlene and Margaret Shaughnessy and brother-in-law Terry Shaughnessy. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents John Sullivan and Regina Doherty, sisters Mary Simmons (Bud), Marguerite Brioux (Tom), Regina Fleming (Ken), Verna Shaughnessy (Patrick) and brothers Francis, Jack (Teresa), Bill (Patricia), and George. Predeceased by brothers-in-law Bill (Mary), Jim (Alberta), Justin (Estelle), Reg (Mary), Harry, Tom, Paul, Clare and sister-in-law Helen Muldowney (John). Special thanks to the staff of Westview 2 at Fairhaven for the dignity, respect and love shown to Rita and the family. Visitation at DUFFUS FUNERAL HOME, 431 George Street South from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Funeral Mass at IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 386 Rogers Street, Peterborough on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Damian Smullen officiating. (For those who are unable to attend, the mass will be livestreamed on the Duffus Funeral Home Facebook page). Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Douro. In memory of Rita, donations to Fairhaven L.T.C. Home, the Alzheimer Society or the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.duffusfuneralhome.com Rita was an elegant, hard-working, dancing, card-playing force. Her tap shoes will be hard to fill. "Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening, and live every day as if it were your last."
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Karen E Thompson
February 8, 2023
My heart goes out to your wonderful family. I grew up on Highland Road and my memories of Mrs. Shaughnessy include her kindness, beautiful smile and how great she was with all of us kids. She was a bright light in this world! Louise was a special friend to me when I was young. With love and prayers, Karen (MacKay) Thompson (sister of Craig and Jane)
Hank Russelle
January 20, 2023
I was very sad to hear of Rita's passing. She was a friend of the Russelle family for years. I delivered her mail for many years and we got to know each other much better through our many talks over the years. Condolences to all who loved her .
Carolyn McMahon (nee O´Toole)
January 10, 2023
To all the Shaughnessy´s....I´m so sorry for your incredible loss. Mrs. Shaughnessy was an incredible woman. Her Irish eyes were always smiling and her general concern for everyone was inspirational. I have so many memories ... she even came to see the first house Patti and I ever rented. Ha. Sending love
Doug Hayes
January 4, 2023
Some people's warmth, joy and genuine kindness remain with you even though you haven't seen them in many years. Louise, your mother was one of those people.May the love she brought to your family and so many others make this loss more bearable. She is now reunited with many she loved gone before her - her time on earth well lived and her place in heaven well earned- Doug Hayes
Mary Jane Gibson
January 3, 2023
We send our condolences to all of Rita´s family
She was a great lifelong friend to my Mom, Margie
I always loved seeing her throughout the years
RIP beautiful Lady
Mary Jane BEHAN Gibson
Nijole Gray
January 2, 2023
I had the joy and privilege of getting to know Rita Shaughnessy on her many visits to Ottawa where she spent happy times with Pat, Mary Ellen and their family. Her appreciation of life's Blessings and her spirit of adventure were inspirational. Rita will be sadly missed by her family and friends, and yet, her legacy lives on in the generations that follow..... a life well-lived.
Jim & Arlene (Brady) Grant
January 2, 2023
Our sincere condolences for you loss .Rita always wore a smile ,such a kind lady.
msgr John Pearson
January 1, 2023
Rita was a very special person, always full of joy and giving you a warm welcome. My condolences to her family. I will offer a Mass for her repose and the family intentions.
kind regards,
Msgr John Pearson (Toronto)
Peter J.J. Duffus
December 31, 2022
I have such fine toddler memories thinking about my late Mother Elinor and Mrs. Shaughnessy. They had the greatest discussions as Mom checked out at the Dominion Store in the Brookdale Plaza where Mrs. Shaughnessy was a cashier. Mother would always go to her line regardless of how many people were ahead of her. I'd go with Mom as often as I was allowed just to listen to the two of them. My late brother Mark went all through St. Anne's with Tim as I did with Matt. Great memories about a fine family. What a wonderful person she was. Mrs. Shaughnessy was just visiting, she's back home now. My sincere condolences.
Jamie Hawley
December 31, 2022
Rita was a very good friend of my Uncle Mike Guerin and his wife Jean. Wow what an amazing lady, so positive, so friendly and giving. Rita I loved meeting you at the Legion on Remembrance Day. You were so supportive of our soldiers especially as they got older. Just a wonderful lady who will be very much missed. You can be in Heaven now with your beloved family members who've gone before you. RIP Rita, God love you
Susan and Fred Beardsmore
December 31, 2022
Rita was a beautiful woman! May she RIP. Long wonderful life. Our sincere condolences.
Mike and Cheryl Cleary
December 30, 2022
Sorry for your loss your mother was a special lady.
ron and gail mccabe
December 29, 2022
when god brought rita into this world he wanted to use her as an example how one should live their life. her qualities and her principles is what she lived by. her kindness and warmness her caring ways for everybody she just wanted to be your friend .rita and johns home was always available for all. she was very proud of her irish heritage and always wore her shamrock gown on march 17 th at their parties. she was very strong in her faith and volunteered to help those in need, she raised all her children with the same principles she lived by .she was just a wonderful lady . thanks for being in my life rita rest in peace you earned it. god bless to you and your family gail and ron
Robert LaFreniere
December 29, 2022
In respect of the passing of Mrs. Rita Shaughnessy, I offer my condolences to the immediate family, and notably to members of extended family of nieces and nephews of whom I am familiar with a few. I am sorry to learn of your loss. A long, and productive life's journey is truly worthy of celebration.
Mel and Wendy Smith
December 29, 2022
Our sincere condolences go out to the entire Shaughnesssy family.
Mrs. Shaughnessy was a special person and I am sure many people benefited from her positive outlook and upbeat personality.I have fond memories of the Shaughnessy family and the home on Highland rd. from Mrs. Shaughnessy teaching Tim and I how to throw softball windmill windup and telling us stories of her playing in the east city women's league.
Also another standout was her learning to drive a standard transmission on the 57 chev they bought from her brother Red.
Never a dull moment in the Shaughnessy household and she always had a good laugh about things whenever we got together out west.
Mel Wendy Smith and Family
Linda Hickey
December 29, 2022
Sorry to read of your Mom's passing, Tim, Hannah and Family.. thinking of you all.
Walt and Mary Tully
December 29, 2022
With our sincere sympathy to your family with the loss of Rita. She was always so friendly anytime you would meet her. May you find comfort knowing she is now reunited with her dear husband. A beautiful lady, who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Joel Walton
December 29, 2022
Our condolences to Tim, Hannah and the whole Shaughnessy family. Mrs. Shaughnessy was always welcoming at her Highland Rd. home and she always met you with that great smile. A wonderful woman and mother.
Brian Staunton
December 29, 2022
So sad to here; Rita was a beautiful lady and a friend to everyone. I have great memories of her from my childhood.
Marion McDougall
December 29, 2022
To the Entire Shaughnessy and Sullivan Families,
We send our condolences to you all. Wow! What a lady! She left an impact with whoever was in her presence with her wit and wisdom. A very classy lady as well. She will be so missed. Cherish those precious memories and legacy she has left you all. Thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Marion McDougall & Family
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