Rita Marie Schofield
(1945 – 2015)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Marie Schofield, age 70 of Baie Sainte Anne, NB on August 31, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 16, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Octave and Marie Duplessis.
Rita (affectionally known as Mimi to her nine grandchildren) is survived by her husband of 50 years, Laurea Schofield . Beloved mother of Julie (Patrick) Schofield Simard, Claude (Suzanne) Schofield and Denis (Jennifer) Schofield; Sister to Zelia McIntyre, Carmel Savoie, Aline Manuel (Therence) and Patricia Manuel (Edmond) and brothers Stanley Duplessis (Anita), Francis Duplessis (Lyla), Ronald Duplessis (Adeline) and Paul Duplessis (Linda); Special grandmother to Danielle, Mia, Megan, Emilie, Lauren, Darius, Ella, Lexie and Lucas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Sadie.
The family will receive friends and family at the salon Blondine-Martin of Baie Sainte Anne on Friday September 4th, from 7-9pm and on Saturday September 5th from 9:00am until the departure for the funeral. The funeral will be held on Saturday September 5th at 11:00am at the Sainte Anne RC church in Baie Sainte Anne. There will be a reception following the funeral at the Baie St.Anne Golden Age Club.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to BSA’s CAM , the Canadian Cancer Society or to a charity of choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to La Colombe Funeral Cooperative, Tracadie. On-line condolences may be left at www.cooperativefunerairelacolombe.com