CAHALANE Rita M. (Murphy) April 6, 1936-December 6, 2020 Of West Roxbury, formerly of Everett, MA and County Cork Ireland passed away suddenly. Loving wife of the late Cornelius "Connie" Cahalane. Daughter of the late Humphrey and Kathleen Murphy. Loving sister of Lucy Smith of Everett, Dennis Murphy of County Cork, Ireland and the late John Murphy. Sister-in-law of the late Lawrence H. Smith. Also survived by her nieces: Kathleen Smith of Saugus, Ann Marie Halliday of Reading, and Rita Smith of Everett, great nieces: Ana, Lucy, and Amanda, and cousins: Dennis, Martin, and Tim. Longtime parishioner of St. Theresa Church in Everett. Rita loved her dogs and spending time at Castle Island with them and her family. She also loved to go dancing many years ago and reading books. Rita's family would like to thank the Parent Care USA team for all of the care and assistance provided to her and Connie over the years. Due to COVID 19 Protocols services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Rita's memory to The Dogmother, LLC 558 Lowell Street Peabody, MA 01960 or the Irish Cultural Centre 200 New Boston Drive Canton,MA 0202