Obituary for Margaret Mary "Rita" Behenna
Margaret Mary (Rita) Behenna (née Cradden)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita Behenna on Sunday, May 8, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimers at the age of 90 in Kitchener, Ontario.
Beloved wife of the late Edward (Ned) Behenna of 55 years.
Loving mother to her daughters, Fiona Pinter (Steve), Joanne Van Der Sluis, and her late son, Declan Behenna (Wendy). Rita was very proud of her grandchildren, Connor, Colin, Breanna, Nadia, Tasha, and Maggie. Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Johanna Cradden and her eight siblings, Michael, Paddy, John, Tom, Anne (Murphy), Liam, Frank and Joseph. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Rita, Ned and family immigrated to Canada from Dublin, Ireland in 1965. Their family grew and flourished here in Canada. Both Ned and Rita upon retiring from Mutual Life, had many wonderful years together. Enjoying their grandchildren with summers on lake Huron, and winters in Florida with family and close friends.
Rita’s family will receive relatives and friends at the visitation from 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener. A Celebration of Life will follow afterward at 3:30 p.m. Extended family and friends may view Rita’s service via live stream https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming.
The family is grateful for the kindness and care she received at The Village of Winston Park from the staff and many friends she made during her time living there. Special thanks to the staff at Highview Residences for their specialised care during her last few months. The family is also grateful to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at Grand River and Freeport Hospitals for their care and comfort, during her last days.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington, or to the Grand River Hospital Foundation - Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Rita's memorial
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rita Behenna on Sunday, May 8, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimers at the age of 90 in Kitchener, Ontario.
Beloved wife of the late Edward (Ned) Behenna of 55 years.
Loving mother to her daughters, Fiona Pinter (Steve), Joanne Van Der Sluis, and her late son, Declan Behenna (Wendy). Rita was very proud of her grandchildren, Connor, Colin, Breanna, Nadia, Tasha, and Maggie. Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Johanna Cradden and her eight siblings, Michael, Paddy, John, Tom, Anne (Murphy), Liam, Frank and Joseph. She will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Rita, Ned and family immigrated to Canada from Dublin, Ireland in 1965. Their family grew and flourished here in Canada. Both Ned and Rita upon retiring from Mutual Life, had many wonderful years together. Enjoying their grandchildren with summers on lake Huron, and winters in Florida with family and close friends.
Rita’s family will receive relatives and friends at the visitation from 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener. A Celebration of Life will follow afterward at 3:30 p.m. Extended family and friends may view Rita’s service via live stream https://www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming.
The family is grateful for the kindness and care she received at The Village of Winston Park from the staff and many friends she made during her time living there. Special thanks to the staff at Highview Residences for their specialised care during her last few months. The family is also grateful to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at Grand River and Freeport Hospitals for their care and comfort, during her last days.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington, or to the Grand River Hospital Foundation - Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Rita's memorial