It is with great
sadness, that the family of Rita Violet Maunder announces her death at
the Veteran’s Health Unit, on May
10th,2023 at the age of 99. Born in Brighton,
England, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Maud (Ayling)
Scrase and wife of the late Robert Edmund
Maunder.
Rita will be lovingly
remembered by her son Stephen Maunder (Wilma) of Douglas, daughter
Doreen Maunder of Fredericton, sister-in-law Edith Coates of
Riverview, son-in-law Allan Gillmor of St Stephen; 8 grandchildren,
Gillian, Mark (Jenna), Monica (John), Christina, Charlotte
(Guillaume), Justin (Samantha), Denica (Kyle) & Brandon
(Brittany), (Howie); 20 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews
and cousins.
Rita was predeceased by
her daughter Susan Gillmor, son Tony Maunder; grandchildren Gregory
and Anna; great-grandchild Charles and sister
Lilly.
Rita was a member
of the United Church Women’s League, Fredericton War Brides
Association, the Ladies Auxiliary Branch #4, and a veteran of the
British Air Force. She loved knitting, reading and she
absolutely adored all her many grandchildren.
No visitation by
request. A funeral service will be held at the Nashwaaksis
United Church on Thursday, May 18th at 2pm,
with the internment to follow immediately afterward at the Fredericton
Rural Cemetery Extension. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to the Cancer
Society.
The family would
like to express their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and entire staff
at the Veteran’s Health
Unit.
Online condolences or sharing of memories can be made at
www.bishopsfuneralhome.com