Obituary of Rita Havey

HAVEY (Quigley), Rita Arnprior, Ontario June 30, 1922 - May 9, 2012 Death was but the doorway through which our Mother passed to be reunited with her beloved husband Thomas P. Havey (April 22, 2000) and her parents, Sarah Ryan and Jack Quigley; formerly of Pakenham. Left to mourn are her children, James P. Havey (Sharol) and Anne Havey Blier (Barry), all of Arnprior. Rita was blessed with 5 grandchildren: Tom Havey (Ruth Jones), Sarah Havey (Tom Eccleston), Jane Havey (Chris Richards), Bridgette and Genevieve Blier. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Aidan and Jane Eccleston, Ella Havey; sisters-in-law: Donna Havey (late John) of Arnprior and Maureen Havey (late Frank) of Pembroke as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters, Theresa Murray (late Russell), and Mary Maloof (late Cecil) and brothers: John Quigley (late Vera) and Frank Quigley (late Peggy). Proud of her Irish heritage, Rita was always passionate about her faith, her family and her politics. Family and friends are invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 until 10:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in her beloved St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Saturday morning, May 12th at 11 o'clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the St. John Chrysostom Church Roof Fund would be appreciated by Rita's family. The CWL will assemble at the funeral home for prayers on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.