LAVOIE, Rita – With great sadness, our family announces her peaceful passing surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the age of 59. Beloved daughter of Melanie and the late Emile. Loving companion and best friend of Jeff. Truly one of a kind mother of Mike (Jen) and Glenn. Precious Mimi of Corey, Skylar, Taylor and Harlee. Beautiful sister of Regina (Wayne), late Elizabeth, Tonie (Jim) and Rene (Darcy). Special Auntie to Jeff, Nathalie, Julian, Lance, Tania, Sabrina and Rene. Missed by her beloved dog Sassy and the late Shylo. Deeply mourned by special friends Trisha, Margo and Harry, Kevin, Joanne and her entire, wonderful Trout Lake family. Your love and kindness to our Rita is deeply appreciated. She smiled when talking about each and every one of you. Friends and family are invited to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre for a celebration of our beautiful Rita’s life on Sunday, April 24, 2011 from 6 – 9 pm. Memorial contributions to Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society in Rita and Shylo’s memory or the SAH Cancer Care Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family.