“Rita has played a significant part in many people’s lives through her acts of friendship, generosity and hospitality, our own included. Hers was a life totally lived to the full and her immense energy and zest for living an absolute wonder to behold!”

“She was a very special lady, full of so much love and caring for everyone around her.  We will miss her very much.”

“The passing of a very great Lady”.

“Rita was an outstanding member of the Stanmore Society, having been a member for at least 34 years, possibly even longer.  She was an active member as well as an active committee member..  She gave continued  valuable support in our activities, latterly as the Editor of our Newsletter, a function which nobody else could manage as well she did. We must not also forget her other good and charitable works.  Her energetic and creative presence is now lost to the Society and to Stanmore.”

“She was a wonderful lady and one who we were privileged to know during our regular trips.”

“’His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”‘ She has been a really faithful servant of God and I believe is now continuing as she has done for many years .. to share her master’s happiness. I will miss Rita so very much and appreciate all the love, time, fun, interest and kindness she has given during our years of friendship.”