It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Reynard (nee Bouchard) announce her passing on September 15, 2019, in Kenora, Ontario at the age of 84. Rita was born on March 31, 1935 to Joseph and Rose Bouchard in St. Boniface, Manitoba. She was the 2nd youngest of 8 children. Rita was a kind, caring and compassionate woman. This was reflected in the care she provided to patients throughout her career, as a nurse, at St. Joseph’s and Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Rita worked in many different departments over her 30 plus years of nursing, but Maternity was her passion. She rarely forgot a patient, started many conversations with “I gave you your first bath”, and could not resist stopping to talk with a pregnant woman or mom with a new baby. Rita’s greatest pride and joy was her family. She was often found sharing stories and updating everyone on their new adventures. She looked forward to visits from her sons and grandchildren, but especially lit up when her great grandchildren came to see her. Rita was predeceased by her husband Colin Reynard, who has been patiently waiting almost 22 years to be reunited with her. Passing before her were her parents, Joseph and Rose Bouchard, brothers Gerard (Alice), Wilfred “Fifi”, Paul (Sherry), and Roger (Ruth), her sister Florence (Leo) and her sister-in-law Jose. Left to carry on her love and memories are her sons, Dan (Laurie), Barry (Sherry) and Robert (Lori), her grandchildren Travis (Nicole), Shallyn (Jon), Matt, Samantha (Malcolm), Tasha (Kerry), Nathan (Lesley), and Jeremy (Alison)along with great grandchildren Brooklyn, Ryder, Koen, Talon, Steele, Gabe, Brayden, Ava, Bennett, Jackson, and Emily along with brothers Luke (Marg), Leo and sister-in-law Bep.
A Service to celebrate our mother’s life will be held at the St Louis Church, Keewatin, Ontario on Friday, September 20, 2019 @ 1:00p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kenora and Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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