Avon: At age 85, Rita passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Noyes Hospital in Dansville, NY. Rita was born in Waverly, NY to the late Winfield and Alice Hanna. She was predeceased by her husband; John Magowan. Survived by her sons; Ty (Cheryl) Magowan, Shawn Magowan, Garth Magowan (Sarah Hartman), and her granddaughters; Madison, Molly, Claire and Grace Magowan.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Rita’s family. I worked with Rita for years at ENI. We exchanged Christmas cards and chatted on the phone once and awhile after the big lay off. Rita was the sweetest loving woman. She sure loves her boys and her Teddy bears. Stumbling across this this am has me heart broken. Rest In Peace Rita….you are a very special woman.
I am so sorry for your moms passing. I have heard about all of you for many years, doing your moms hair. She was a wonderful lady and I will miss seeing her. My deepest condolences to all of her family.
I am heart broken to hear of Rita’s passing. All though I never met you, I know you boys were her pride and joy. So very proud of you all. I worked with Rita at ENI and we never lost touch after we left…phone calls a few times a year and always birthday cards. She was a strong, caring and feisty lady and that’s what I loved about her. She was the best witch at Halloween! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawn,
Thinking and praying for you and your family. The photos are truly a wonderful memory of your smiling Mom with her beautiful girls
Dear Ty, Shawn, Garth, and families,
Thinking of all of you at this time of bereavement in the loss of your precious Mom.
She was a dear friend and neighbor. You were the loves of her life as she now watches over you, an angel from above.
Every blessing at this time of Easter and always.
God Bless You.
Love, Sue Corwin & Elmer Beke
We are so sorry to hear about Rita’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have so many fond memories of Rita and the boys, especially at sporting events and at Halloween ( one of Rita’s favorite holidays) She will truly be missed. She was such a wonderful person. Rest in peace my dear friend!
Our deepest sympathy.
The Garvers’
Bud, Linda & Billy
Shawn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Such nice memories of your Mom with all the lovely girls.
We are truly sad and sorry about Rita’s passing. We have so many wonderful memories of all the years of sporting events at Rush-Henrietta. We know what a loss this is for you all. Know that we are thinking of you with much love and deepest sympathy.
My heart I’d breaking hearing the news of your mom passing. I have such fond memories of her from all of you living on Sussexrd Rd.
Rita was such a strong, kind caring person, and will remain in my heart and memories forever.
I am sending a hug to all of you during this very difficult time.
Shawn we are praying that you and your family find God’s strength and peace during this painful and difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing . My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I always loved when she came into our dental office. She always had a kind word and a smile on her face. She will be missed.
I’m am sorry to hear of your family’s loss.
I worked with Rita at ENI and she was a great lady who always brought a smile to anyone she worked with. We especially enjoyed her kazooing us when it was your birthday.