Obituary of Rita M. Hogan
<p>HOGAN-the death of Rita M. Hogan, widow of Edward J. Hogan, occurred at Rocmaura Nursing Home on Friday, July 9, 2010, following a period of failing health. Rita was born in St. Martin's, a daughter of the late Francis and Lily (Wood) O'Hara. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing and had practiced at St. Joseph's, Lancaster D.V.A., Centracare, and the Mental Health Clinic as well as in Montreal and British Columbia. She had been a member of the Catholic Family Movement; the Catholic Women's League; and the Legion of Mary. She is survived by two sons, Edward J. of Toronto, and Francis J. of Saint John; one daughter, Mary Campbell (Allan) of Saint John; one brother, John J. O'Hara of St. Martin's; one daughter-in-law, Ann Chappell of Saint John; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her strength, guidance, and sense of humour and will always be missed.<br /><br /> A private family service was conducted by Rev. Michael LeBlanc at Fitzpatrick's Chapel with Marlene Cyr as organist and soloist.<br /><br /> The lay-readers were Fred Hazel and William Bastarache.<br /><br /> The active pallbearers were Hugh Fitzpatrick, Mark Trecartin, Colin Hogan, Francis O'Hara, Allan Campbell, and Larry O'Hara. The honourary pallbearers were Pat Montague, Charles O'Hara, and Fred Whelan.<br /><br /> Numerous floral and spiritual tributes were received from relatives and friends.<br /><br /> A donation to Rocmaura Foundation Inc. was received from the Board of Directors, Management, and Staff of Rocmaura Nursing Home.<br /><br /> A donation to the John T. McMillan Memorial Foundation was received from Friendly's Convenience, Millidge Ave.<br /> <br /> Donations were also received to Sleeping Children Around the World; Romero House-Soup Kitchen; the Shriners' Children's Hospitals; the Kidney Foundation of Canada; and St. John the Baptist Building Fund.<br /><br />Interment took place in St. Joseph's Cemetery with prayers at the grave by . In lieu of flowers, donations to Rocmaura Foundation Inc. would be appreciated. <br /><br /></p>
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