Rita Elizabeth Merrick
elevated 3eHvP Visitation
Monday September 13, 2021 from 11am to 1pm
elevated 3eHvP * Due to COVID 19 restrictions the visitation will be limited to 30 people every half hour. Guests may have to wait a few minutes at any given time.
elevated 3eHvP Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 3eHvP Private Funeral Mass
Monday September 13, 2021 at 1:30pm
elevated 3eHvP Chapel of St. Joseph Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 3eHvP * Due to COVID 19 restrictions the Mass will be Private
elevated 3eHvP To watch the Mass live, please Click here to View Service
elevated 3eHvP Interment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated 3eHvP Obituary
elevated 3eHvP It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Rita Elizabeth Merrick on September 10, 2021 at age 98 ½. Beloved mother to Barbara, and Kevin (Kelly). Predeceased by her, sons Peter Joseph (1968), Gerald Bernard (1989), and John Gary (1997) and husband John Bernard Merrick (1995). Cherished grandmother to Leeanne (Rob), Adam (Leigh), Lori, Miranda (Brad), Avery and Jenny. Adored great grandmother to Mitchell, Meghan, Bradley, Faith, Vincent, and Matthew. Loving daughter to the late Joseph and Theresa Gallivan. Sister to Fred (Shirley) Gallivan, Mary (Frank) O’Reilly, Shirley (Ben) Lack, and Betty (Tom) Massie. A true matriarch, wonderful loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. Rita will be remembered for her generosity and kindness. Rita was an active member in CWL, and Friendship Club at St. Michael’s Parish in Oakville.
elevated 3eHvP Donations in Rita’s honour may be made to the Heart and Stoke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and the Society of the little flower.
So many loving and happy childhood memories with this wonderful lady. May you Rest In Peace and be reunited with your sons…
What a wonderful lady she was and a great blessing to our Community of St. Michael’s in Oakville. We loved you. Rest in peace.
Rita was the definition of a real Mama Bear!
She was happiest with all her Cubs around her, cooking and sharing stories over a glass of wine.
She lost three of her Cubs but found them waiting for her with open arms. Rest well dear Rita, rest well.
Love Kate
Life was getting harder and harder especially with covid. Even with her energy and strength, it was hard to leave this world but has a lot of friends and family wanting her on the other side. She will be sadly missed by me and my daughter.
Kevin, I’m sorry to hear this news. I’m sure that your mom had a life blessed with those who love her and she will always be in your hearts with wonderful memories.
Hi BJ, thank you so much for your kind words. Mom passed peacefully and free of illness. We are thankful for all the happy years we had. Hope you’re doing well. Would love a chance to chat. Sincerely, Kevin
Barbara, Kevin and families. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother, Rita. What wonderful memories I have of her. The friendship that she had with my mother was a long one, filled with fun, sadness and love. Rest in peace dear Rita.