Rita Leona LAUTIER

MORISSETTE, Rita Leona (nee Lautier) - Peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. Dear wife of the late Marius (1988), devoted mother of Louis, Blanche and Roseanne; supportive mother- in-law to Dermott and Laurie; wonderful grandmother to Alicia, Kaleigh and Matthew, and cherished sister of Irene and Diane. Rita was a valuable community volunteer, trusted friend and good neighbour to all who knew her. Her life was defined by service to others. She was a past president of the Catholic Women's League, a lifetime member of the Lioness Club, chairperson of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a 25 year volunteer at Lincoln Community Care, coordinator of the Christmas Angel Program at St. Helen's Church, volunteer at the Albright Manor Tuck Shop, Eucharistic Minister who brought communion to the sick and was recognized as Town of Lincoln Citizen of the Year in 1995. The family will receive friends at the VINELAND CHAPEL of the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 King. St., Vineland on Monday 2 - 4 and 7 - 8:30, with Vigil at 8:30. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Helen's Church, Maple Grove Rd., Vineland on Tuesday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m. with Rite of Committal in Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville. If desired, donations in Rita's honour may be made to Community Care of West Niagara. Special thanks to the Niagara West Palliative Care Team, especially to Dr. Marshall and to Mary Catherine Rilett for their compassion and support. 11129488