A beautiful , strong and caring person Rita , you will be missed dearly. Thank you so much Kevin & Gail for the beautiful oppertunity to watch the funeral online at the rest home with other residents.

From the many family of Al Gates, we would all like to express our sadness of her passing. Doris Gates in England, Al's sister in law, was a dear friend and they chatted regulary up until very recently. Friends of the Gates family, remember Rita with great fondness. ⁣Extended family, pass on their love - "She was such a live wire and we always enjoyed catching up with her, she seems to have had a long and happy life and a quick departure, an ending we would all wish for". Rita was loved dearly and she will be sadly missed, however she leaves behind many happy memories of a life well lived during the time she was part of our family too. ❤💜

Thinking of you all. Lots of memories of Rita when we were young and her visit to us in Melbourne. Ross & Karen Wheeler

To Kevin & Gail, Hamish & Alana, Amanda & Craig and boys - our hearts are with you at this very sad time. Rita May was undoubtedly a very special lady in each of your lives. We will never forget her social trips wih Dad and the company they shared together. We will miss her at the boys birthdays! She always had a smile, loved to chat and was so proud of her family as it continued to grow. Enjoy the legacy of memories she has left you. With love - Robyn and Graham Watkins.