Born in Amsterdam on September 1st, 1930 and moved to Canada in 1953. Predeceased by her first husband Theodore Verheul, Rita raised her children herself until she married George Bradford (d. 2024) in 1984 and created a beautiful family life.
Loving mother to Joyce Farrer, Frank Verheul, Mark (Michelle) Verheul, Roy (Victoria) Verheul and Ted Verheul (d. 2019). Oma to Chris (Emma) Farrer, David (Andjela) Farrer, Elisabeth Farrer (d. 2022), Jamie (Lauren) Verheul, Sylvia (Jason) Brink, Lindsay (Jacobe) Verheul, Kayln (George) Verheul and Ethan Verheul . Great Oma to Liam, Kylie, and Zachary. Also will be missed by her step-children Sue Bradford, Kate Bradford and Bill Bradford.
To honour her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.