Rita Winnifred Strain
May 4, 1936 - April 23, 2019
Funeral Details: Friday May 3, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Victory Baptist Church, 18408 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury, On., L9N 0J4
Strain, Rita Winnifred May: Passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, Ontario. Rita Strain of Newmarket and formerly of Gravenhurst at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of James W. Strain and the late James Russell White. Loving mother of Brenda Grant (Sam) and Barbara Gill (Wayne). Rita will be fondly remembered by Jim Strain’s children Robert (Dana), Bruce (Kelly) and Scott (Yvonne). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Karen (Mike), Andrew (Kim), Jacob, Danielle (Fraser), Carleigh (Nathan), Kaitlynn (Arthur), Britney, Jessica and Will. Special great grandmother of Kaitlyn and Charlie. Dear sister in law of Henry. Predeceased by her siblings and their spouses Bruce (Shirley), Donald (Gladys), and Betty. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held from Victory Baptist Church (18408 Yonge St, East Gwillimbury, ON., L9N 0J4) on Friday May 3rd, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Operation Smile would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Peaceful Transition York (2-15236 Yonge St., Aurora, On.) Condolences may be forwarded to the family through peacefultransition.ca
Marilyn Brown
Posted on: Saturday, April 27, 2019I am so sorry for your loss… I will always have the memories of all the good times we have had with your mom through the years! Love to you all and may she REST IN PEACE!💕⚘
Sharon Mitchell
Posted on: Sunday, April 28, 2019.Rita will be missed by many. She was a good friend and a super painting buddy. Sincere condolences to each of you . We will always remember the many the many good times…..
Jack and Yvonne White
Posted on: Monday, April 29, 2019Lots of memories, fun and laughs, Aunt Rita will be very missed indeed!
DANA SZETO And RICHARD COWLEY
Posted on: Tuesday, April 30, 2019Rita will be missed by us. We always feel and always included as part of your family. Rita will be in ours heart forever.
Bill and Judy White
Posted on: Wednesday, May 1, 2019We will miss Aunt Rita for her wonderful sense of fun, her positive, practical energy in all situations and the strength of her love for her family and friends. She was an example for us all.
Monika Berinde and family
Posted on: Thursday, May 2, 2019So sorry for your loss. May her soul rest in peace.
Darryl and Jan McCullough
Posted on: Sunday, May 5, 2019Ron and family
We send you our condolences. Rita will be missed by many who knew her, a special lady. Always focusing her life on helping others. ❤️