Rita Dubeau
elevated kIz9n 1929 ~ 2021
elevated kIz9n Visitation
elevated kIz9n Monday, October 25, 2021 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
elevated kIz9n Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated kIz9n Due to Covid-19 capacity restrictions, we are inviting family and friends to pay their respects, offer condolences and then kindly exit the building to allow for others to enter. A maximum of 30 people will be permitted into the visitation room at a time.
elevated kIz9n Funeral Mass
elevated kIz9n Tuesday, October 26, 2021 @ 1:30 p.m.
elevated kIz9n Blessed Sacrament Parish, 24 Cheritan Ave, Toronto
elevated kIz9n Obituary
elevated kIz9n It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Rita Dubeau, who died peacefully on October 19, 2021 at 91 years of age. Rita, mom or Nan, Nanny, Grandma, and Même, as she was known by her legion of grandkids, lived a life devoted to her family, who she loved with all her heart.
elevated kIz9n Born in Montreal on November 2, 1929 as Rita Lize-Hum, she moved to Toronto at twelve years of age. As a teenager, Rita began work at St. Michael’s Hospital, where she met, fell in love with, and married Lorne Dubeau, despite an engagement ring out of a cracker jack box. Married on September 14, 1946, they spent a lifetime together; they were married for seventy-four years, having nine children, losing two babies and raising seven. Rita, who adored her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, leaves behind a legacy of a family stretching generations.
elevated kIz9n A dedicated mother, adoring grandmother, proud matriarch, and loyal friend, Rita touched the lives of everybody she encountered.
elevated kIz9n Rita joins her Lorne and her daughter Carol, who passed away earlier this year, along with Jacqueline and Ricky, in eternal rest. Her smile and laughter will be missed by all that knew her.
elevated kIz9n Visitation to be held at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Rd E, Thornhill on Monday, October 25 from 6-8 p.m. Due to Covid-19 capacity restrictions, we are inviting family and friends to pay their respects, offer condolences and then kindly exit the building to allow for others to enter. A maximum of 30 people will be permitted into the visitation room at a time. A Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church on Tuesday, October 26 at 1:30 pm. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Transplant Association.
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Sincere condolences, she will be missed by many. I remember her smile and joyful personality over the many years she was my mother- in – law. She will now be at peace with Lorne for eternity.
Deepest condolences Theresa and family for your loss of a lovely lady. She was always such a happy person and uplifting to be around.
Theresa, Diane and I send our most sincere to you and your family on the passing of your dear mother. I know you were close to your mom and dad and the beautiful memories you have of them will remain in your hwart.
We will always fondly remember the wonderful times together!
Blessings abound In your eternal home in the arms of your Saviour. Reunited with loved ones you have missed💗
Forever Grateful to God that we had the pleasure of knowing you sweet Rita.
Love always, Bev & Mark xxx
My prayers and thoughts are with the Dubeau family today, especially my dear friend Michelle, her husband Patrick and children Jack and Margaux. I wish I could be with you for this funeral mass. Michelle, your Mom was something special and I know how proud she was of all her kids and grandkids. May she rest in peace in the arms of God and in the company of her angels … Lorne, Carol, Jacqueline, and Ricky,
With love and in sympathy,
Lisa