Age 95, Chéticamp, formerly of St. Joseph du Moine passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2020 in the Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home, Chéticamp. Rita was the daughter of the late Irene Aucoin.
Rita lived the first part of her life in St. Joseph du Moine with her mother and uncle. For their income they took in seniors who could no longer care for themselves. Rita was extremely kind to them.
In the late 1970’s, she moved to the Belleview Complex Senior Apartments in Grand Étang. Rita died peacefully at the Foyer Père Fiset Guest Home where she resided for the past 4 ½ years. Rita was the last surviving member of her family.
A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, St. Joseph du Moine with Father Pierre Antoine St. Cyr officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date.