MADSEN, Rita
Born Tuesday December 15, 1942. Passed away Saturday May 28, 2022.
Passed away peacefully at Warrnambool Hospital, resident of Mortlake for 50 years.
Beloved wife of John. Loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of Carl and Cathy Madsen; Bernadette, Daniel, Jessica, Emma and Harry; Anna and Perry Healey; Aaron, Clare and Axel; Ben and Liv Madsen; Aya.
Beloved only daughter of Mick and Molly Gannon (nee Murray) (both dec). Loved sister of Jack and Jim (both dec).
Funeral notice
Monday June 06, 2022
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Rita Madsen will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Monday, June 6, 2022 commencing at 10.30 a.m.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery
The Rosary will be recited at St Colman’s Catholic Church, 46 Dunlop Street, Mortlake, on Sunday June 5, 2022 following the 9.00 a.m. Mass
Tributes
Leave a tributeHi John, deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife and soul mate Rita a lovely lady. Will always have fond memories of our cruise to New Zealand where I experienced the devotion between you and Rita and enjoyed your company.
Tom Daniel
June 05, 2022 4:49 pm
Fond memories of growing up as neighbours in Pirron Yallock
Deepest sympathy to John and Family from the Gore FamilyJune 04, 2022 12:07 pm
A dear friend and mentor
Our deepest sympathy to all. God bless you.
Marie and Peter EwingJune 04, 2022 11:48 am
Our deepest sympathies. Rita was a true lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ben, John, Carl and Anna and families.
Justin and Vikki Brumley and family.June 02, 2022 6:51 pm
A kind and generous lady who was always there when a kind word was needed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you John, Carl. Anna, Ben and your families. Stay strong. From Anne , Harry, Steve and Rob Blacker.
June 02, 2022 5:04 pm
Deepest sympathy to you John and all the family. Remember the good times and we had many . So glad we caught up in March. Will be thinking of you with love. Helen xxxx
June 02, 2022 6:20 am
My condolences to Rita’s family. A wonderful warm lady who will be sadly missed. Lyn Howell. Queensland. RIP
June 02, 2022 6:14 am
Condolences to Rita’s family. Fond memories of growing up alongside the Gannon family in Pirron Yallock. Thinking of you all.
RIP Rita
Mary McGrath and familyJune 01, 2022 9:15 pm
Loving memories of Rita, a dear and gentle sister-in-law, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed. Our love and condolences to John, Anna, Carl and Ben and their families.
Greta and Will Beale, Inge, Warren and Stephen.
June 01, 2022 8:04 pm