Rita Stacey Havens Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rita Stacey Havens (Marblehead, Massachusetts), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rita left this world on May 9, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Stacey Havens to show support.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Rita's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Stacey and Mary Stacey (Haritos). She is survived by: her spouse Rensselaer Havens; her siblings, Donald Stacey, Jr., Thomas Stacey and Charles Stacey; and her children, Curt Havens (Natalie Havens), Stacey Barnes (John Barnes), Denise Pelligrini and Timothy Havens (Amy Renz). She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
In honor of Rita's lifelong love of children, memorial donations may be made to the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA in support of Children's Island Camp, in lieu of flowers or to the NorthShoreYMCA.org/donate (http://northshoreymca.org) or mailed to 40 Leggs Hill Road, Marblehead, MA 01945. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com.
