Rita Margaret Dubuc Cartier, born on April 1, 1930, peacefully passed away at age 87 on July 6, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the devoted wife of late husband Roland Joseph and cherished mother of 5 children: Christine French, Cynthia Dunne, David Cartier, Patricia Arnold, and Michelle Rauch. She is survived by her children, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. She was a dear sister to Richard Dubuc and late Simone Brikiatis. She was blessed in her later years with dearest friend and companion Leonard Lawton, who supported, comforted, uplifted, loved her and never left her side.
Rita, along with husband Roland, retired from West Islip, New York to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, then lastly to Kansas City, Missouri. She was extremely talented at sewing, crocheting, knitting, and loved ballroom dancing. Tennis became her passion and she was a proud member of several USTA Senior 3.0 teams. Rita was loved by many and brought a smile to everyone she met. She will be extremely missed.
A private family service was held on Monday, July 10th.
Judy Holstein
21 Aug 2020I have been wondering about Rita for a few years. I had called her cell a long time ago and it wasn’t currently in service at the time. I have never forgotten her. I have a precious note that she sent me when she first moved to Blue Springs and how very happy she was. It mentioned the activities she did with her grandchildren. I will be glad to send it on. The last I heard she had met a man ballroom dancing and he was very ill. I was thinking about her so much lately and the good old days when all of this block of townhouses were owner occupied and how close we all were. Rita had a most beautiful heart and a love of life. She was so friendly and outgoing and had an energetic upbeat personality that always uplifted you just talking to her. She was active and enjoyed walking, reading, and tennis. She was the best neighbor I ever had. We would end up laughing and joking everytime. Even through the hardest of times we kept each other comforted and ended with a smile. I have missed her for a long time. She always had and always will a special place in my heart and be a part of my good memories. May God bless her precious family.
– Judy Holstein, Myrtle Beach, SC