Rita Léger, 80, of Dieppe and formerly of Shediac, passed away on Monday March 27, 2023 at her residence. Born in Haute-Aboujagane, she was the daughter of the late Sifroid and Imelda (Johnson) Léger.

Prior to her retirement, Rita was a secretary at Colonial Construction.

She is survived by one sister, Rosella McGraw (late Ulysse) of Cormier-Village; seven brothers: Mgr. Ernest of Vankleek, ON, Camille (Clémence) of Cormier-Village, Ola (Nathalie) of Shediac; Omer (Blanche) of Halifax, NS, Onile (Jeannette) of Moncton, Eric of Dieppe, and Roger (Maria) of Moncton; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers: Emerie (Rose) and Donald (Annette).

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297) on Monday April 3 from 9:30 to 10:40 am. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday April 3 at 11 am in the Sacré-Coeur R.C. Church, 944 Route 933, Haute-Aboujagane. Interment will be in parish cemetery. In memory of Rita, a contribution to the CHU Dumont Foundation (oncology) would be appreciated.

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com