Obituary of Rita Catherine McKegney

Peacefully, with a smile, after suffering a heart attack following Sunday dinner and plenty of Dave's homemade gravy (which she loved) on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016. Predeceased by husband Bill and cherished daughter Cathie. Much loved mom of Peter, Dave (Ellen) and Pam. Cherished grandmother of Drew (Laura), Sam, Mike (Kyla) and Michelle. "Mom" to Altin Ricci and Genti Dervishi. Rita grew up in Preston, Ontario, attended the University of Toronto, and practiced as a physiotherapist for many years. She was a long-time member of St. John the Divine Church, the CWL, Trefoil Guild and bell choir. Rita was a world traveller and lived a spirited life until the end. Sincere thanks to the L.H.S.C. and Arbor Trace staff for their attentive personal care and professionalism. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Friday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at ST. JOHN THE DIVINE PARISH, 390 Base Line Road West, London, on Saturday, October 29th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation to follow with private family inurnment at Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Rita may consider the London Health Sciences Foundation or Women’s Community House.