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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

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Randy Rumley posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Sister Rita was a good friend, a dear colleague, and a beloved human being. Her love and sense of mission was extraordinary. She never stopped helping and loving all people. As a teacher she was the best role model--her intelligence, her wit, and her adaptability made her a great teacher. She left behind a legacy of love.

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Nancy Peterson Hodges posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Rita, You have made God, your family and your sisterhood proud. You gave and gave, with compassion and intelligence. I have been blessed to have you for 68 years as my Godmother.... you will be with be always. P.S. No holds barred now, Party Hardy! Dance with Charlie, just not so hard as to create a thunder and lightning storm. Thanks

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Kathleen Walsh Simonin posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

I was fortunate enough to have had Sister Rita's influence twice in my life. First, as Sr. Mary Martin, she was my 2nd grade teacher at St. John the Baptist in Kenmore. I loved her and thought she was beautiful! She taught me cursive handwriting and to this day, I think of her everytime I write in cursive. You can imagine my surprise when many years later, I was a 4th grade teacher at St. Rose of Lima in Buffalo, and Sister Rita joined our staff as a Reading Teacher. We never made the connection until one day talking about different places we had worked. When she mentioned St. John's and told me her former name, we were thrilled to have reconnected. I then moved to another state and Sister Rita wrote me the most wonderful letter of recommendation. She was a dear, sweet, lady, and I am sure she is already surrounded by little angels in heaven waiting for her to read with them. I will keep her in my prayers. Blessings to her family, Kathleen

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Ann O'Hear posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

I first met Sister Rita when I went to work at NCCC in the 1980s. She was very helpful to me and to all newcomers. She was a fine teacher but much more, always going the extra mile, counseling and mentoring her students, and delighting in new ideas and technology. Of late, she derived great joy from teaching the Rwandan sisters. She never stopped teaching. My husband and I have been spending much of our time abroad, but we were especially glad that we had the opportunity to visit Sister Rita in March. She was a loving friend. May she rest in peace. Condolences to all her Sisters, family members, and friends. Ann O'Hear

Sister Rita Peterson

1928 - 2014

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Sister Rita Peterson

1928 - 2014

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