Sad to hear about the passing of Rita,a great lady and Koroit stalwart,deepest sympathy to the McCluskey and Dobson families.Des and Carmel Noonan
Des Noonan July 4, 2024 Sleep peacefully aunty Rita, we were privileged to have been a part of your life. Love always Jenny, Lockie, Grace, Holly, Braden, Riley and families xx
Jenny Johnston July 2, 2024 Aunty Rita, my godmother, you were an integral part of the earliest years of my life. There was lots of sleepovers, sparkly Christmases, doing the ‘twist’, playing cards, scrabble & checkers. Just a few of many great memories.
Your love for all of us was demonstrated through your attentiveness, generosity and sense of fun.
Released from the shackles of the physical plane, soaring freely, lovingly remembered
🍀❤️🤍🖤🍀
Paulene Bourke July 2, 2024 Dear Rita. On behalf of The Howie Brothers (including Robert Edge, Bruce & Sandra Green, & Gill Delaney), Wayne Horsburgh, and all the other musicians you supported & hosted, at your house, over many years, thanks for your encouragement and support. We had lots of fun times, listened to lots of fabulous music, and had lots of lovely meals. Thanks for all your years, playing our music, on 3WayFM, and interviewing us. Goodbye, Rita. – John Howie
John Howie July 2, 2024 Dear Aunty Rita, thank you for all the great times and visits. We miss you. Andrea Burns and family
Andrea Burns July 2, 2024 Dear Aunty Rita, your 2 year battle with illness showed us your incredible strength and bravery. Despite the challenges, you faced each day with courage that inspired us all.
Growing up in Koroit, you were always there, supporting us in life and sports, and showing genuine interest in everything we did.
Although your passing brings sadness, I find comfort knowing you are now free from pain. You will forever be in our hearts. Signing off: Veronica (your 2IC)
Veronica, Peter, Georgia & Emma
Veronica MacLean July 1, 2024 Dear Rita I am so glad I was able to visit you and we talked all things Irish and especially our love of Irish music, and the Koroit Irish Festival. Thank you for being a loving sister-in -law to my late sister Mary married to your dear brother Ray.
Thinking of you at this sad time Marie and Dorothy and families may Rita be now at peace with her loved ones in God’s loving care
Helen Murphy
Helen A Murphy July 1, 2024 To Marie, Dorothy and all families, deepest sympathy on the sad loss of Rita. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Margaret and Clare Gleeson
Clare Gleeson July 1, 2024 I am sorry I cannot be present to celebrate the life of this wonderful lady. I met her when I left school many years ago when I joined the Gas & Fuel Corporation in Warrnambool. She was welcoming, very helpful and she helped me grow in a changing role as computers kicked in. We became friends and played tennis together where she also met other members of my family from Cudgee. Rest in Peace Rita.
Mary Day (Meade) June 30, 2024 My dear friend Rita
Every month I looked forward to our catch up at the Country Music Concert, and exchanging stories and music. Your knowledge was amazing and as presenters for 3WAY FM, you often got me out of a hole. Go forward with fair winds until we meet again.
Love from Carmel Harris
Carmel Harris June 29, 2024 Rita, it was a pleasure to work with you for over twenty years during our days in the office of
Gas & Fuel. You were always a perfectionist with office procedures and taught me so much.
I, together with all staff members, always respected you and enjoyed your company.
You always showed lots of interest in the activities of your extended family as well as our families. Country Music was your passion, even travelling to Ireland on a tour with the Howie Brothers.
R.I.P. Rita.
Maree & Clive Rayner
Maree Rayner June 27, 2024 Dear Aunty Rita, it is so sad that you are no longer here. No more pain. Thanks for all the memories and all the scrabble games.
Geraldine, Ian & family
Geraldine Alexander June 26, 2024 The Committee of Management and Members of 3 WayFM wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Rita’s family and friends. Rita was a long time and popular presenter of her two programs, Irish Breakfast and Music, Music, Music for many years.
Ann Morris, President.
Ann Morris June 26, 2024 Remembering the good times spent together. Affectionately known as Grannie or OBE. We will miss your knowledge of country music and your smile when you were able to answer the question posed to you. You were the back stop for me when my husband was gravely ill. I will never forget you. Rephrase that WE will never forget you. RIP Your other family Tom and Kelsey
Tom and Kelsey Hunter June 26, 2024
