Rita Harkins (Gorman) age 94 of Canton passed away at the Hellenic Nursing home on Dec. 21st. Born and raised in Canton. She worked for Draper Brothers as a knitter for many years. Beloved wife of the late Harold H. Loving mother of Joan Hanson & her husband Eric of Mansfield, Harold Harkins of Hyde Park, and Donna Cleary and her fiancé Jim of Canton. Sister of the late Helen McMorrow, Shirley Eardley and Philip Gorman. Also survived by her 5 grandchildren. Funeral services in the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton on Monday morning at 10:00 am. Visiting one hour prior from 9-10. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers donations in memory Rita can be made to Canton Veteran Services 600 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021