Passed away suddenly at home on March 28, 2015 at the age of 54 years. Beloved wife of Chris Throop and cherished mother of David (Jamie), Amanda (Terry Warner), Scott (Kim Laming), Jessica (Tyler), Nicholas (Ania) and Michelle (Cam). Loving grandmother of Lily, Riley, Scotty, Kylie, Avril, Austin, Ally, Avery, Isla and Anika. Dear sister of Eleanor, John, Linda, Nadine, Ernest, Pat, Ennis, Robert, Bernadine, Arthur, James, Terry and Theresa. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Hazel Reynolds and Ernest Chapman.

Visitation will be held at the Irvine Funeral Home, 4 James St., E., Brockville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged. Send condolences, place a donation, light a memory candle or share a special thought of Rita online at www.irvinememorial.com.