Kingston, NS
January 4, 1952 - January 15, 2024
MANTHORNE, Rita Astrid Ruth, Age 72, of Kingston, Kings Co., passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on January 4, 1952, in Hewingsen, Germany, she was a daughter of the late Waldemar P. and Roht B. (Geb. Muller) Biller.
While in Lahr, Germany, Rita was a civilian employee at the Canadian Armed Forces base there. She also worked at the local Canex and later at Home Care. Rita enjoyed time spent camping She loved to collect butterflies and time spent on the beach collecting rocks. Surviving are daughter, Mary-Ann Manthorne; son, Markus (Danielle) Manthorne; grandchildren, Hayden, Tristan, Larissa and Cody; sisters, Anna (Manfred) Jersch and Karen Sulvafi; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, James R. Manthorne.
There will be no visitation. All are welcome to attend her memorial service that will take place at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 22, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., toll free 1-855-825-3448, with Rev. Leon Langille officiating.Â
Donations in her memory may be made to Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, Kings Co. S.P.C.A. or to your favourite charity. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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