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LEMIEUX, Rita (nee St. Jean) In Loving Memory of our mother, Rita Lemieux (nee St. Jean) of Hanmer at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Wilbert Lemieux (predeceased 2001). Loving MOM to Louanne Lafond and Debbie St. Jean, both of Hanmer. Special Mother in law to Gilles St. Jean and Jacques Lafond. Very proud Memere of Melissa, Scott, Matthew and Jeffrey. Predeceased by her parents Rene and Albertine St. Jean and her sister Colette Gauthier. The heart of Rita's life revolved around her family, especially her grandchildren. Rita was a fixture at her grandchildren's events, and could always be seen at the hockey arenas and baseball fields. Rita was the Chili Maker for the Capreol Army Cadet Corps. She was always there to cheer on her grandchildren and encouraged them in everything they participated in. When not spending time with her grandchildren Rita enjoyed playing bingo. Rita opened her heart and home to 3 special people: Michel Guenette, Roger Gauthier (predeceased) and Kim Boudreau. They were known as her honourary sons. Rita was born in Sudbury in 1944 and married Wilbert in Longlac in 1960. Along with her husband, Wilbert, they owned many service stations throughout the years. Dear daughter in law to Inez Lemieux (Longlac). Dear sister in law of Fred Lemieux (Marie), Dorothy Sullivan, Cecile Gillespie (Boris), Doreen Enberg (Lloyd), Basil (Pam), Gillis (Maxine), Jerry (Linda), Mona Paulini (Nino), Floyd predeceased (Lucille) and Rita McDougall predeceased. Throughout her illness, Mom stayed strong and never complained, to comfort her children and grandchildren. Resting at the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, Hanmer/Capreol Chapel, 4605 Michelle Dr, Hanmer. Funeral Mass in Ste Marguerite D'Youville Church, Val Therese, Monday, May 17, 2004 at 11 am. Interment in the Valley East Cemetery. Donations to the Northern Ontario Families with Children would be appreciated. (Friends may call 2-5; 7-9 pm Sunday and after 9:30 am Monday). 5/17/2004- ID3983256 - Sudbury Star