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SMITH-DEJONG: Rita

July 29, 2018 By 4 Condolences

SMITH-DEJONG: Rita

Smith-DeJong, Rita – Passed away peacefully at Huronview on July 29th, 2018 in her 88th year. Beloved wife to George DeJong for over 25 years. Cherished mother to David Smith, Susan (David) McLinden, Ruth (Eric) Iliffe, Stewart (Dan) Smith and Tom (Joan) DeJong, Gerard (Cathy) DeJong, Rita (Peter) Cliff, Ann (Terry) Schoemaker and the late Eugene (Gill) DeJong. Rita was very much loved by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Friends will be received at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church (156 North Street, Goderich) on Monday, July 30th, 2018 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. Interment St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of British Columbia “Rolling for Rita” Campaign. 

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  1. Wayne & Gwen Doak

    July 30, 2018 at 9:15 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to Rita’s family she was an amazing woman and will be greatly missed

  2. Shirley Erb

    July 30, 2018 at 10:51 AM

    To All of Rita,s family My Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  3. Linda Kukulski

    July 30, 2018 at 12:28 AM

    My dearest, sweet Aunt Rita….way too many memories to share. I love you and will miss you to the end of my days. Rest well Auntie and I know you are in good company now.

  4. Nancy and Junior White

    July 29, 2018 at 6:11 PM

    To all of Rita’s family we extend our sincere sympathy………Cherish your memories……

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