In Celebration of

Rita Gertrude (nee Homitz) Vollick

October 30, 1928 - May 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rita Vollick in her 95th year. Born in Mount Carmel, PA her sister Tess convinced her to come Canada in her late teens where she fell in love and married Albert Edward Vollick (deceased). She had a successful career as an executive secretary at Ontario Hydro before enjoying a lengthy and active retirement. She volunteered at numerous Catholic parishes in Mississauga and for “Strokers”, a group for stroke survivors where she was recognized with an award for her service. She will be fondly remembered for her gift of socialization, being an avid card and armchair Jeopardy player, and for always being impeccably dressed and well coiffed.

She is survived by her two sons David (Barbara) and Gary (Teresa), grandchildren Ian (Joy Stewart) Cooper (Lindsay Miller) Shaun (Daniel Bosc) and Heather (Will Saxon) and great grandson James.

Friends may call at Turner & Porter “Peel Chapel” Funeral Home, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 6-9 p.m.

Funeral Mass to be held at St Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church, 625 Atwater Ave. on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Guestbook

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Stephen Vollick (Cousin)

Entered May 30, 2024 from Kingston, Ontario

So Sorry to hear of RIta passing !! Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Condolences to the Family.

Sharon Kimmel (Niece)

Entered May 31, 2024 from New Castle, DE

The Homitz siblings are all together again, and I hope they are up to some shenanigans in heaven. Rita was the lovliest person I've ever known - inside and out. So glad we got to see her in March. God bless you and hold you up during this sad time. Love, Sharon and Curt

Corrine Bosc (Family friend)

Entered June 1, 2024 from St Albert , Alberta

My sincere condolences to the Vollick and Homitz families. Cherish all memories of Rita created over time. She will live in your heart forever. God Bless her soul.

Barb and Jim Beamish (Friends of Vollick family)

Entered June 1, 2024 from Waterford Ontario

Our hearts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Rita was a beautiful woman who loved her Lord and will be forever in her heavenly home at peace. Barb and Dave you loved and supported Rita in her deepest need. We know that was such a gift to her. Rest peacefully knowing she’s home now safe in the care of our loving Father God. She was so precious and loved her family and friends so much. Praying for comfort for all the family.

Joe and Deb Gasper (Nephew)

Entered June 2, 2024 from Fremont, Nebraska

I know Mom is happy to be reunited with Rita again in heaven. Rita was a very special woman and we were blessed to have her as our Aunt. May God pour out His blessing on all of you as you experience the joys and sorrows of her passing. We cannot be there in person, but it will not diminish our celebration of her life. God bless you all.

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