Entered into her eternal rest in the presence of her family on Friday, November 11, 2016, Rita Pearl Strowbridge, in her 97th year. Leaving to celebrate her wonderful life are her loving sons, Charlie (Clara) and Jim (Edie), as well as 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Rita is predeceased by her husband Tom, parents John and Annie Monk, brothers Donald, Jack, Tom, and Charles Monk, and sisters Hattie and Laura Maye. A special thanks to the staff of the Blue Crest Interfaith Home in Grand Bank, NL, for providing care for her in her final days. Resting at Peninsula Funeral Home, on Saturday, November 12, from 2 – 4 pm (family), and 7 – 9 pm (public) and Sunday, November 13, from 2 – 9 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Salvation Army Faith and Hope Corps, Creston South, on Monday, November 14, 2016, at 1 pm, with interment to follow at the Salvation Army cemetery, Creston South.. No flowers at the request of the family, donations in Rita’s memory may be made to the Salvation Army Faith and Hope Corps, Creston South. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Peninsula Funeral Home – Creston South. “Serving Families with Dignity and Compassion” www.peninsulafh.ca Sent from my iPad