Rita Kathleen (Lajoie) McCarthy

MCCARTHY, Rita Kathleen (nee Lajoie)
Peacefully at Rubidge Retirement Residence on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in her 98th year.  Rita was the beloved wife of the late Franklin “Frank” McCarthy.  Loving mother of Donald (Janice), the late Gerald (Patti surviving), Bernard (Holly), Paul (Toni), Elizabeth (Wilfred), Maureen Lemke (Randy) and Jennifer Beauchamp (Tom).  Cherished grandmother of 16, and great grandmother of many.  Dear sister of Marjorie Bedore and Anne Bronson. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Charles Lajoie and Hilda (nee Dion), and her siblings Marion Packer, Theresa Thompson, Frances Garrison and Albert Lajoie.  Friends will be received at the HIGHLAND PARK FUNERAL CENTRE, 2510 Bensfort Rd., Peterborough on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 PM.  Funeral Mass will be held at the CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER-IN-CHAINS 411 Reid Street Peterborough on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM.  Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Reception to follow in the Knights of Columbus Bishop Doyle Hall.  In memory of Rita and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.  Online condolences may be made at www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com