It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rita was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on May 4, 1928 and she died peacefully at age 92, on Thursday, May 14, 2020 in the St. Boniface Hospital.

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Rita was predeceased by her loving husband and best friend, The Honourable Mr. Justice John A. Scollin, on March 21, 2015. Rita was a loving, generous and gentle person, as intelligent and loyal as she was elegant and kind. She was the wind in many sails. 

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Rita will be remembered forever by her son John Charles, daughter Lorraine, granddaughter 
Caitlin, grandson Sean, her great-grandsons Cairo and Eli, as well as by her many dear friends. Rita loved her family above all else, but she loved so many with perfect joy. 

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A private mass will be held (out of necessity) at this time, and a Celebration of Life ceremony will be scheduled in the near future and announced in this newspaper.

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We would like to thank all the staff at the St. Boniface Hospital for doing their very best to make Rita's last moments as comfortable and peaceful as possible.

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Friends and relatives are encouraged to share memories, stories, and/or condolences for the family by using the comment section on this page.

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In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Assiniboine Park, where a stone in the memory of John and Rita Scollin will be placed at the entrance to the English Garden - a place where Rita and John spent many happy hours during their 64 years together and where they will welcome your visit, again and again.