Rita McCann passed away peacefully with family by her side at the age of 69 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Rita is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mary (Biegler) Thauberger; and brothers Richard and Patrick. She is survived by her loving son Daniel (Lisa); grandchildren Aynsley and Xavier; siblings Joseph, Marianne, James (Gail), and Jane; family friend Gerald; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rita is also survived by her ex-husband and very good friend Ronald McCann, and had a close relationship with the families of Robert and Jessica Bennett. Rita was born on May 27, 1948 near Vibank, SK. She worked as a computer analyst/consultant for 41 years for the provincial government. She loved animals and was always rescuing them. She spent many years raising peacocks and other exotic birds. She also loved poetry and art, and teaching art classes. In recent years she was an avid collector of antiques. Rita will be fondly remembered for her intelligence, generous spirit and kind heart.