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GILLEN, Rita Lilian

February 24, 1926 - March 20, 2023

Rita Lilian Gillen was beautiful, elegant and articulate; the shining star of her

beloved husband Ted’s life for 73 years. Cherished mother of Kevin, Lolly,

Shelley and Patrick, Rita lived her life to the fullest. She never lost her curiosity

about the people and the world around her; never lost her passion for intelligent

conversation, a good book, Verdi, or costume parties; never appeared at

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Born

February 24th, 1926
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Got married to Ted Gillen

June 24th, 1950
St Clement's Church, St Clements Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Had a child, Kevin Gillen

January 6th, 1953
Toronto, ON, Canada

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