Rita Henrica Whelan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Henrica Whelan (Aurora, Ontario), who passed away on August 13, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cora Vanderploeg and Jack Vanderploeg; and her siblings, Hank, Jack, Anne and Weije.
She is survived by: her children, Richard (Sylvie), Paul (Cynthia), Pauline and Marla (Scott); her grandchildren, Bridget (Mike), Sinead (Sean), Peter, Carmen, Madeleine (Phil) and Benjamin; her great grandchild Desmond; and her siblings, Peter (Marlene), Lou (Brenda) and Louise.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Rita's memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation and / or Alzheimer Society of Canada.
August 17, 2025
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