Obituary of Rita Anne Astles

In Loving Memory Rita Anne Astles, age 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Victoria Hospital in London surrounded by her loved ones. She will be lovingly remembered by her partner Ron Carruthers, daughters Brooke (Liam) and Monica Astles, siblings Mary (Raj) and Karl (Julie) Stobbe, mother Beate Stobbe and her extended family. In her life, Rita was a passionate advocate for those who faced vulnerabilities. She never stopped teaching Monica life skills believing that her potential, and anyone’s potential, had no limits. This was also how Rita lived her own life embracing new interests wholeheartedly and always learning. She passionately loved music and learned to play piano at a grade 10 level within a very short time span. Rita chose an alternative treatment path for her cancer that took her to Germany, Spain, Switzerland and the US and also gave her a chance to travel and explore. Throughout her journey, she remained true to her convictions and fought to the very end. Her memorial service will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North. She will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Rita are asked to consider L'Arche London.