MADSEN, Rita (née Gannon)

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Born on December 15, 1942. Passed away on 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

Service: Monday June 6, 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

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  1. 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.

    Greta and Will Beale June 1 2022 8:04 pm

  2. 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 family

    Helen Gibson June 1 2022 9:15 pm

  3. My condolences to Rita’s family. A wonderful warm lady who will be sadly missed. Lyn Howell. Queensland. RIP

    lynette howell June 2 2022 6:14 am

  4. 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

    Helen Docherty June 2 2022 6:20 am

  5. 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.

    Anne Blacker June 2 2022 5:04 pm

  6. 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.

    Justin Brumley June 2 2022 6:51 pm

  7. A dear friend and mentor
    Our deepest sympathy to all. God bless you.
    Marie and Peter Ewing

    Marie Ewing June 4 2022 11:48 am

  8. Fond memories of growing up as neighbours in Pirron Yallock
    Deepest sympathy to John and Family from the Gore Family

    Barbara Hallyburton June 4 2022 12:07 pm

  9. Hi 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

    Tom Daniel June 5 2022 4:49 pm

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