VanGemert, Rita M. (Murphy), of Milton, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully at home on March 2. Beloved wife of the late William R. VanGemert. Survived by daughters MaryAnn Curran and her husband John of Canton and Susan Pinto and her husband Frank of Wellesley. Cherished Nanny to Jay Curran, Sarah Curran Gordon and her husband Matthew and Catherine Pinto all of Boston and Emily Pinto of NYC. Also survived by her brother Robert Murphy and his wife Miriam of Wellesley, and the late James Murphy and his surviving wife Helen of Kingston.
Visiting hours in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Monday morning March 7, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell), Attn: Donations, 3417 Volta Place, NW, Washington, DC 20007. 202-337-5220.
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