Obituary of Rita Anne Miller

RITA  MILLER

(1942 – 2019)

It is with profound sadness that Rita’s family announces her passing on May 22, 2019.  Rita passed away peacefully after a difficult struggle with cancer.  She will always be remembered by her siblings Eugene (Leslie), Bernice aka Bernie (Wayne Hollohan), Frank (Wendy), John (Tracie), Tom and Bill (Judy).  Rita enjoyed the company of her nieces and nephews (Julia, Lori, Erin, Daniel, Michael, Jonathan, Rebecca, Natalie, Curtis, Blake and Lindsey).  Her dog Bronson was a very special friend to her.  Rita was predeceased by her parents (John and Anna Miller) and her sister Mary Ann.    

Because of her love for her community Rita volunteered countless hours in assisting various fastball and broomball teams and leagues.  She was recognized as an excellent fastball scorekeeper at local, provincial and national levels.  The Bamberg Men’s Broomball team was always indebted to Rita for her unselfish commitment to “building team”.  Rita was a dedicated volunteer with so many community organizations.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Sunday May 26, 2019 from 1-4 pm & 7-9 pm.  Parish prayers will be held at 8:30pm on Sunday evening at the funeral home.  Funeral Mass will be held on Monday May 27, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Michael Parish, 80 University Avenue West (at Hemlock Street), Waterloo with Father Frank Freitas as celebrant. Cremation will be followed by interment at Saint Clement RC Cemetery.

In Rita’s memory, donations may be made to the K-W Humane Society or to Carmel of St Joseph (Carmelite) Monastery.  These expressions of sympathy can be arranged through the funeral home www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.  Rita and her family are very grateful for the gentle care provided by her caregivers at Grand River Hospital.  The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Kevin Mayer and Dr. Kim Papp.