Rita Scarff

In Loving Memory of Rita Scarff 1942-2017:
We Will Take Comfort Forever In The Light of Your “Afterglow”

“I'd like the memory of me
to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
whispering softly down the ways,
of happy times and laughing times
and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve,
to dry before the sun
of happy memories
that I leave when life is done.”
Rita Catherine Scarff (nee) Kearney, age 75, died peacefully at Brampton Civic Hospital on December 18th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She has been reunited with the love of her life, Patrick Scarff (April, 15th, 2014), husband and friend of 48 years. Born in County Cork Ireland on May 27th, 1942, cherished daughter of Patrick Kearney and Margaret O’Callaghan. She was a vibrant spirit who provided guidance to her family with a gentle hand and an open heart, and without hesitation, would extend that openness to anyone that crossed her path. Rita will be especially remembered for her generosity, humour and devotion to her Catholic faith, which she leaves as a legacy through her children and grandchildren. Rita is survived by her beloved children, Paula (Carl), Marie (Drew), Celine (Scott), Patricia (David), and is the cherished Nanny of Keira, Shaun, Carleen, Samantha, Matthew, Emilie, Sarah and Lily. Family and friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home “Brampton Chapel”, 52 Main St. South, Brampton on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 115 Vodden St., Brampton on Thursday at 10:30am. Interment to follow at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be graciously accepted.