Rita Filion

Published June 14, 2021

Rita Filion

31 March, 1920 – 10 June, 2021

FILION, Rita (McDonald) – Peacefully, in her home, with her family by her side on Thursday June 10, 2021. She was 101. Loving wife of the late Cyril Filion. Cherished mother of Ron Filion, Brian Filion (Lucie), Linda Filion and the late Barbara Swanson. Sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Rita is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Albert and Theresa (Winters) McDonald, her brothers, Bernard and Roy and her sisters, Marie, Myrtle, and Evva. A private family Graveside Service will be held at St. Columban’s Cemetery. Cremation services entrusted to the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.  Online messages of condolence may be made at www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com