Rita G. Klimas (Gauthier) of Stoughton, formerly of Canton passed away November 10th. Born in Providence, RI, she was raised in Newport, RI and attended St. Catherine’s Academy. She was the Manager of the Canton High School Cafeteria for many years before retiring. She lived in Canton for over 50 years before moving to Stoughton in 1996. Rita enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her family and in Little Ossipee Lake in Maine. Beloved wife of the late John V. Mother of John V. Klimas of Maine and Patricia Whitty and her husband Paul of Taunton. Sister of Constance Fricot of Providence, RI. Grandmother of Christine Santa, Cheryl Anastasia, Michelle Skeldon, Patrick, Tyler, and Shelby Klimas. Great grandmother of Ava, Drew, and Camryn Santa, Ethan and Reece Anastasia, Lilah Therrian, and Abby and Cora Skeldon. Funeral service at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Monday at 12 noon. Visiting hours Monday morning prior to the service from 10:30am to 12:00 noon. Burial Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.