Rita Williams, 99, of Saint-Antoine, passed away surrounded by all her children, on Saturday January 20, 2024 at Foyer Saint-Antoine in Saint-Antoine. Born in Notre-Dame, she was the daughter of the late Pierre (1969) and Olésine (née Collette) Caissie (1969).

She was the last surviving member of the Caissie family. She is survived by five daughters: Viola Léger (late Roméo-2021), Violette Babineau (Louis), Bernice LeBlanc (Yvon), Dianne Williams (Yvon Arsenault), Gisèle; five sons: Paul (Bernadette), Raymond (Lucie), Claude (Bernice), Freddy (Peggy), Daniel (Ping); as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Irénée (2015) and two sons, Clarence (1965) and Ronald (2017); five sisters: Edmée (2012), Zélia (2005), Bertha (1993), Lorraine (1998), Thérèse (2003); as well as six brothers: Edouard (1997), Joseph «Jos» (1988), Edgar (2001), Gérard (2003), Lionel (2005) and Aurèle (1969).

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude towards the staff of Foyer Saint-Antoine for their professional and exceptional services provided to our mother during her stay at the residence. The family members are all very grateful.

There will be no visitation. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday January 30, 2024 at 2 pm at Saint-Antoine l’Ermite church, 20 avenue de l’Église, followed by a reception at the Saint-Antoine Club d’Âge d’Or, 11 rue d’Âge d’Or in Saint-Antoine. Interment will be in parish cemetery in the Spring. In memory of Rita, a contribution to the Foyer Saint-Antoine (7, avenue de l'Église, Saint-Antoine, NB E4V 1L6 - Tel.: 506-525-4040)  would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Moncton (506-858-1900).

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