Cole, Rita Catherine, 91 of Halifax, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Souris, P.E.I. October 19, 1923. Rita was the daughter of Elias and Mary (MacPhee) Paquet. Rita had a deep love of nature and music and an unconditional love for her family .
Thanks Mom for teaching us how to love the flora and the fauna. Thanks for all the joy and happiness you brought us and thanks for your wonderful sense of humour.
Rita is survived by her husband, Robert Leslie, and her children, Pamela (Merv Russell) Halifax, Dallas (Lynn Zinck) Halifax, and Carmen, Halifax.
Rita was predeceased by her brothers John, Dan (Duckie), Joe, Lem, Russell and her sisters Margaret, Vangie, Elizabeth Bessie, Elizabeth, Florence, Gertrude, Rosie and Toddy.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 2:00 pm at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive Halifax (902-455-0531.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SPCA.