RitaBRIDGERita Bridge passed away 1st June 2023 at Marie Curie Hospice after a short illness at the age of 76. She lived in Blackburn with her sister Sandra. She met her husband Terry (deceased) and they married in 1967. Over the next 3 years Rita had 2 children, Terry and Sandra, living in Wavertree. Soon after they moved to Halewood in 1972 until her passing away. Over the years she welcomed her four grandchildren Anthony, Kayley, Jake and Summer and a daughter in law Colette - Terry's wife. She loved holidaying, originally camping in the 1970's and then later in life she began holidaying abroad and enjoyed cruising with her husband and family. Rita was a crossing patrol (Lollipop lady), she loved this job which she did for over 45 years, until her illness stopped her. Rita was well known in the village area of Halewood and the St Marks area where she crossed many family generations whilst in this role, she loved interacting with the children and parents as she crossed them. Rita enjoyed going to bingo at St Marks social club. 16 years ago, she joined the local gym and became friends with a small group of ladies, together they led an active social life going to the gym, going on days out, going for meals, meeting up in the cafe. Details for Funeral Rita's funeral will leave her home address at 11am on Thursday 22nd June and arrive at Springwood Crematorium at 11:30am for the service then on to St Marks Social club. Family asks for family flowers only and all donations collected will be forwarded to Marie Currie Hospice, Speke Road, Liverpool as per Rita and family's request. Donations can be made via family, direct to the hospice care of Rita or Leadbetter & Murphy Funeral services where Rita is currently resting. She will be always remembered and missed by her family and friends. Enquiries C/O Leadbetter & Murphy Funeral Directors 0151-733-3323
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