Obituary of Rita Johnston

JOHNSTON, Rita Jean Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 11th, 2015. Rita Jean Johnston of Cobden; formerly of Arnprior passed away the day before her 83rd birthday. Daughter of the late Archie Hawthorne and the late Jean Murdoch. Beloved wife of the late Beattie Johnston. Dearly loved mother and best friend of Lianne Johnston (Earl Bochert) of Eganville. Predeceased by a daughter, Bev Schultz (late Bob). Also survived by her son, Robert of Arnprior. Rita will be lovingly remembered by her special grandson, Cole Johnston as well as her granddaughter, Kim Larioza (Robert) and her children Nate and Drew. Dear sister of Norma Goodyear of Pakenham. Predeceased by her sister, Arlene Wyman (late Jerry). Family and friends are invited to remember Rita during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday evening, June 13th from 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Sunday afternoon, June 14th from 12 to 12:45 p.m. A Service to honour and remember Rita Johnston will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment Cobden Union Cemetery. In memory of Rita, donations to Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.