Rita Leadbetter Obituary
Leadbetter
Rita
(Née Newton)
Rita's family would like to express their sincere thanks to all of her family, friends and neighbours for the many kind expressions of sympathy, cards of condolences and the beautiful flowers received during their sad loss.
Many thanks also to Mel and Cath the Cancer Nurses, Vicky the Dietician, the District Nursing Team (especially Trudy) and the Palliative Care Team for all of their help and support.
Also thank you to Kathleen's Florist for creating the beautiful flower arrangements.
Our gratitude to Father Andrew for his kind words and comforting ministrations and Sean Ruane the Vocalist. Thank you to the many people who attended Rita's funeral and kind donations to
St John's the Divine and Pendleside Hospice. Thank you to Andrew and Lorraine at the Queens for their hospitality.
Finally thank you to the Alderson & Horan team for the professionalism and guidance.
Published by Burnley Express on Sep. 19, 2025.