elevated QiMML Sammon; Rita Margaret (O’Neill)  1924-2021

elevated QiMML Peacefully, at the Briton House retirement residence from COVID-19 on January 23, 2021 aged 96 years. Born on April 28 1924, in Kemptville ON, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Ann O’Neill (Burke). Rita is survived by her beloved sister Helen Millar (the late Paul) and sisters in law, Bernadette and Mary Sammon, both of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Predeceased by her husband, Joseph Gordon Sammon, her sister Mary and brother John O’Neill (Eleanor) and brother in law, Patrick Sammon. Rita will be sadly missed by her dear friend, Mary Haggart, and fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and care givers. Rita was a career-long civil servant of the federal government and a member of St. Margaret of Scotland parish in Toronto. She volunteered at the O &A hospital and was an avid bridge player during her retired years. She endured notable loneliness and isolation due to COVID-19 with determination resilience and remarkable grace in this past year.

elevated QiMML          The family wishes to share a special video tribute with friends and family who knew Rita by clicking HERE                                    

elevated QiMML A live streaming of Rita’s Funeral Service may be viewed on Saturday February 6th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. by clicking HERE. The final rite of Committal and Interment will take place directly after Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks for all the love and support during this difficult time. 

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