| Location | Thornton Bradford My Best Friend |
| Age | 69 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 26/09/1936 |
| Date of Death | 01/06/2006 |
| Visitors | 1,519 since 04/05/2007 |
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GOD BLESS RITA
Rita was very ill ten years ago and almost lost her life then she was in hostpital for six months
and she had three operations.but pulled through as rita said it was the thought of coming home to
her dogs that spurred her recovery from two brain haemorrhages and a massive heart attack.
but Rita was told how her two beloved dogs were given new homes by Bradford Social Services as she
battled for life in hospital.It was a fairy tale ending for the 60-year-old, of Thornton, Bradford,
who was fighting for her life in hospital, when new owners were found to look after her prized
dogs.Mike Craig, manager of the riva bingo who spearheaded a £400 fundraising campaign to pay for
for ritas dogs back for concerned rita, said he was "thrilled to bits".
rita said she felt ecstatic as she hugged nine-year-old Yorkshire terrier Benjamin at the Riva
Bingo Club, in Tong Street, Bradford, .The crowd openly wept as the two dogs - commonly known to
rita as 'my boys' were bought on stage to see her."I just want to thank everyone at the Telegraph &
Argus, the bingo club and (Terry Singh dog warden) for all their help. I am so grateful," she said::
Sadley after a few years tiny and benjumin passed away but she had also then got bonnie that she
bought as a pup,
FROM THAT DAY ON RITA STARTED TO GET BETTER AND I STARTED TAKING HER TO LINEDANCING SHE JUST DID HER
OWN THING BUT LOVED GOING.THEN TO BINGO WITH ME.UNTILL ONE NIGHT SHE GOT MUGGED BY A DRUG ADDICT AT
HER GATE HE GRABED HER ROUND THROTE AND TOOK HER BAG ALSO THEY WHERE GOING IN HER HOUSE TAKING LARGE
AMOUNTS OF MONEY UNTILL IN THE END I THINK RITA GAVE UP.AS POOR SOUL DIED SIX MONTHS LATER ,BUT YOU
WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED RITA BY ME AS LONG AS I LIVE .
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Miss you rita you are now safe at last .you where the best friend i ever had. i you will never
forget you .you where such fun to be with always made people laugh ,spoke your mind. like when we
went to bingo shouting out at the bloody back again .same winners all the time hear fixed.we have
come to win as well you know .but people used to laught when you shouted it out.you where liked by
many at the bingo. RIP bonnie is safe. from your friend anne xxx POOR RITA DIDNT HAVE MANY FRIENDS
PLUS HER FAMILY DIDNT BOTHER WITH HER BUT WAS WELL LOVED BY THE VERY FEW SHE HAD,SHE WAS SOMEONE I
COULD TELL ANYTHING TOO AND WOULD NEVER TELL ANYONE.SHE ONLY SAW VERY FEW PEOPLE THAT WAS ME. MY
DAUGHTER LYNDA.HILLARY. MARGERET. AND TONY THE PET SHOP MAN.
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER SPIRIT AND HER GREAT LOVE FOR THE DOGS. I AM SURE SHE
AWAITS ALL OF HER FRIENDS AT THE "GOLDEN GATES" RITA WAS FOUND DEAD IN BED ON THE 1st JUNE 2006 BY
ME AND MY DAUGHTER LYNDA. SHE HAD BEEN THERE FOR 2 DAYS WITH HER POOR DOG AT THE SIDE OF HER,BUT
BONNIE HER DOG IS VERY HAPPY NOW WITH HER NEW OWNER.THE SONGS PLAYING ARE WHAT ME AND MY DAUGHTER
CHOSE TO BE PLAYED AT HER FUNERAL AS RITA LOVED THIS KIND OF MUSIC, LOVED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED BY
YOUR DEAR FRIEND ANNE.XXXX ALSO YOUR FRIEND MARGARET AND MY DAUGHTER LYNDA XXXX
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Have you ever truly heard
an angel whisper in your ear?
their voices are soft and comforting
letting you know you have nothing to fear...
If you listen very carefully
you might just hear their sweet voice
whispering to you of gods perfect love
and all things that make you rejoice...
They do their very best
to always watch over you
to keep you safe and happy
in everything you do...
So next time you feel lonely
kind of scared or feeling blue
just whisper to your angel
and listen...for they will whisper back to you...
✳:*: ✳:*:✳ :*:✳:*:✳:*: ✳:
SEARCH YOUR MIND
FOR THOSE YOU SEEK
CLOSE YOUR EYES
AND TAKE A PEEK.
THEY ARE HERE FOR YOU TO SEE,
FOR MEMORIES ARE SAFE FOR ETERNITY,
HELD TIGHT SOMEWHERE INSIDE YOUR MIND,
IT'S ONLY THE PATH YOU NEED TO FIND.
LOVE AND DESIRE
WILL SHOW YOU THE WAY
TO BRING THOSE YOU HOLD DEAR
CLOSER TODAY.
SO CLOSE YOUR EYES
AND TAKE A PEEK.
SEARCH YOUR MIND
FOR THOSE YOU SEEK.
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Hi Rita
Well Hillary came to see me today and we was talking about all the great laughs we had when we came to your house ever night .Well Rita life as never been the same for me since you went you was such a true friend and i will never forget you .all my love always Anne xx
Whenever I daydream,
and day dream I do,
In my secret garden,
I dream of you.
~
I day dream of you,
In a faraway land,
hugging me tight
and holding my hand.
~
Holding my hand
and touching my face.
Just you and me
In this peaceful place.
~
In this peaceful place
a pristine river flows,
where the unicorns run
and a breeze always blows.
~
A breeze always blows,
and sings of a song,
Our love in a place
Where you're never gone.
~
Where you're never gone
Is as it would seem,
from dusk till dawn,
Whenever I day dream.
~
And whenever I day dream,
and day dream I do,
In my secret garden,
I day dream of you.
I AM NOT GONE.xXxXx
I am not gone, I am changed.
Have faith and please believe me.
God did not take me away from you,
He split the skies and received me.
Now...
I'm an echo in your laughter,
a reflection in your tears,
an extra thread of strength
to help you overcome your fears.
I'm an added ray of sunshine,
more joy for you to share,
a fragrance of the life you live.
Wherever you are - I am there. xxxxxx
There is a place in every heart,
They call it Memory Lane,
Where thoughts of loved ones lost
Forever will remain.
God made this special place
When He first created man,
For He knew it would be needed,
As part of our life's plan.
He knew when loved ones left us,
We'd need some time to heal,
To come to terms with sorrow
And the loneliness we'd feel.
So when you lose a loved one
And your life is filled with pain,
The comfort of their presence
Will be found in Memory Lane xx
My Angel ever at my side
how lovely you must be -
To leave your home in heaven,
to guard someone like me.
When I'm far away from home,
or maybe hard at work
I know you will protect me,
from harm along the way.
Your beautiful and shining face,
I see not, though you're near
The sweetness of your lovely voice,
I cannot really hear.
When I pray, you're praying too,
your prayer is just for me.
But, when I sleep you never do,
You're watching over me.
I think of you so often
And I think of you with love
I think about you watching me
From heaven up above
I think of you so often
But sometimes it’s with tears
As I recall the loving times
We had throughout the years
I think of you so often
And long to you see your face
Laughing eyes and sense of fun
No one can take your place
I think of you so often
It breaks my heart to know
That you are in another place
Where I am not ready to go
I think of you so often
But know that one sweet day
We will be together again
And I will get to say
‘I love you xxxx
There is a bond that you can't see
for it's not bound with twine.
It's formed from strands within our souls,
this love that's yours and mine.
When I went home to be with God,
you must now understand,
I took with me this bond of love
and I still hold that strand.
So look now at my photograph.
The smile, you'll quickly see.
But only hearts can see the strand
forever binding You and Me.
Enjoy the precious memories
although we are apart.
We'll share more joys again one day.
I believe that with all my heart!
xxxxxxxxx
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