Rita Parks Obituary
Born June 28, 1929 the daughter of the late Alcide and Leda (Desmarais) Beaufort in Johnston, RI. Sister to the late Esther Correira, the late Rene Beaufort, and the late Oscar Beaufort. She was a member of St. William Parish. She lived her married life in Warwick, RI, a friend to many and a joy to everyone who knew her.
Beloved mother of Gary E. Parks (Sharon) of Cumberland, Gail R. Giroux (Robert) of Lincoln, and Michael E. Parks of Warwick. Beloved grandmother of Meghan and Christopher Parks (Louise), Gregory, Kelsey, and Nicole Giroux.
Her funeral will be held on Friday, March 23, at 8:45 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:45 a.m. in St. William Church, 200 Pettaconsett Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. William Parish Memorial Fund will be appreciated.
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Linda Souza
March 21, 2007
Dear Uncle Emery, Gary, Gail & Michael, & family:
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time. I will always remember Rita's smile and kind words.
Love, Linda, Russ, Matt & Michelle Souza
Missy, Joe, Michaela, Megan Botelho
March 21, 2007
Dear Gail, Bob, Kelsey, Greg and Nicole
Sending you our love and prayers. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, mother-in-law and grandma.
Love, The Botelho's
Joe, Missy, Michaela and Megan
Chris & Louise parks
March 20, 2007
Grandma , The best things in life come from the heart. Knowing that we all come from a loving family means more than the world. You will be truly loved and missed now and every day that goes by. So untill we meet again we will always hold you in our hearts.
Michael Parks
March 20, 2007
To the one who bears the sweetest name
And adds a luster to the same
Who shared my joy and cheered me when I was sad
The greatest friend I ever had
God bless her, for there’s no other
Can take the place of my dear Mother
Love Michael
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Ron, Karen and Kyle Parks
March 20, 2007
Dear Uncle Emery & Family
Our hearts & prayers go out to you and your family through this very difficult time. We are saddened to hear about Aunt Rita. Our sincerest condolences to you and the entire family.
Albert Seguin
March 20, 2007
Emery,& Family,Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family,at this time.Rita will be missed by all the Park's family, because she was loved by everyone. Our prayers are with you and the family, and may she rest,in peace, Love Peace,and prayer, Doris, and Albert (Abby) Seguin
Stephen Lawrence
March 20, 2007
Dear Uncle Emery, Gary, Gail and Michael,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Auntie Rita will always have a special place in my heart, she was a wonderlful women and it is an honor to call her My Family.
Robert, Regina and Kevin Lawrence
March 20, 2007
Uncle Emery, Gary, Gail and Michael,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Auntie Rita.
Pierre Masse
March 20, 2007
Dear Gail, Bob, Gregory, Kelsey, and Nicole,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this sad time of loss. You have walked a difficult path these last months and years, and we hope that you will find peace and comfort in thoughts and memories of Rita. All of your friends care and support you in this difficult time. Please know that all of us in the music ministry at Saint Jude's will remember Rita at our rehearsals in these coming weeks before the celebration of Easter, our hope of the Resurrection. From the Children's Choir where Kelsey and Nicole have shared their wonderful gifts, and the Jubilate Bell Choir which has been blessed by Gail's ringing we send our deepest sympathies.
In love,
Pierre Masse, director
Saint Jude's Children's Choir
Saint Jude's Jubilate Bell Choir
Sharon Parks
March 20, 2007
Thanks mom for all you did for us.
Love, Gary and Sharon
Wayne & Isabella Parks
March 20, 2007
Uncle Emery & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Aunt Rita's passing. It's times like this that I wish we lived closer so we could help share your burden. Please except our condolences and our hearts go out to you all. We'll be coming back to the states this May and hopefully we'll be able to visit with you then.
Love,
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