Rita Menard

Rita Gilbeau (nee Menard)

Passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the age of 68 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was married 50 years to Sparky (Art), her partner in life. She leaves 3 children, Dawn-Marie (Mark), Debbie, and Danny (Theresa), and 6 grandchildren, Andrew, Zachary, Jacob, Marissa, Ryleigh, and Cole. Also leaves sister Paulette and brothers Gerard, Don, Dan and Ron. She will be missed by her family and friends at the Mississippi Golf Club. Many thanks to the nurses and support staff at the Hospice at May Court for their care and attention. A memorial visitation will be held at the Garden Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Home, 3440 Richmond Rd, Nepean (between Bayshore & Baseline Rd.) on Sunday, July 27 ^th from 3 - 5 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church, 4 Perry St. at Meadowlands Dr. on Monday, July 28 ^th at 10 a.m. with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society or to the Hospice at May Court would be appreciated.