Obituary of Rita Louise O'Shaughnessy

Rita Louise O’Shaughnessy

(neé St-Germain)

1941 - 2021

It is with tremendous sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Rita on July 30^th, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was the caring, eldest daughter of the late Gertrude Bourdon and Georges St-Germain.

Beloved wife of the late James Ivan O’Shaughnessy; incredible and loving mother of Shawn and Shelley; adored grandmother of Kane, Charlotte and Madison.  Eldest of 11 brothers and sisters. Of those, predeceased by Roy, Carmen, Roger, Denise and survived by Claire, Gerry, Helen, Sue, Danny and Louise.

Rita was a strong, independent, nurturing mother, daughter, sister and friend, who enjoyed her entire professional working career in the grocery industry with Steinberg and Loblaw Companies. Gracious, kind and selfless, especially to those who had less than her, Rita was a strong role model for woman of all backgrounds and their righteous place as equal partners with men in all endeavors.

Our family wishes to thank the caregivers at Bayshore HealthCare and all the Nurses and Doctors at the Queensway Carleton Hospital for their love, caring, compassion and hope – you are all angels on earth.

In lieu of flowers and to continue Rita’s legacy of kindness, caring and compassion, donations in her memory can be made to Stand Up For Cancer Canada or Canadian Cancer Society

A private service will be held at Pinecrest Remembrance Cemetery on Friday August 27^th, 2021 commencing with a visitation at 11am, an intimate service in the chapel at 12 noon followed by her burial in the beautiful garden overlooking Rita’s Mother’s final resting place.

For those wishing to view the service remotely you can join in  by clicking on this link.