Passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on October 12, 2013.
Rita was born on Bragg's Island. She married Alfred Paul in 1939 and raised eleven children. In 1954 they moved to Gambo and resided there until their passing.
Predeceased by her parents James and Sarah Oram; husband Alfred, son James, daughter Effie,and daughter-in-law Marilyn.
Leaving to mourn, her children, Josiah (Patience), Shirley (Gus), Ida (Claude), Kater (Carol), Garland (Bonnie), Phyllis (Scott), Alonzo (Shirley), Lindberg (Elaine), Debbie, Duane, Kimberley (Greg); fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
Resting at Pritchett's Funeral Home. Visitation will take place Monday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Tuesday 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Funeral service will be held at the United Church, Gambo on Wednesday October 16th at 2:00 PM.
Interment to follow at the United Church Cemetery, Gambo.
Flowers gratefully received or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of ones choice.