Rita May DRAKE

Rita May DRAKE

DRAKE, Rita May (nee MARR) 1925 – 2021 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our treasured and beautiful mom, Rita May Drake, on February 18, 2021. At the age of 95, peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family. Predeceased by her cherished husband, John Drake; her brothers, Earl and Harold Marr; her sister, Phyllis Taylor (Marr); daughter-in law Barbara Zacconi and her granddaughter, Francesca Drake.

Survived by her sister, Audry Knapp (Marr). Rita will be dearly missed and forever in the hearts of her children – James (Janet), June (Anne Marie), Dianne, Gordon (Maureen), Deb, and Marianne (Jamie); and her grandchildren – Alexander, Rachel (Robby), Connor (Rebecca), Evan (Shae), Aidan and Ainsley. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews in the Marr and Drake clans. Rita was born in Cleveland Ohio, the eldest of 5 children, and grew up on a farm in the small town of Elmvale Ontario during the depression era.

After finishing high school, Rita moved to the big city of Toronto in the early 40s, following her best and lifelong friend from Elmvale. It was in Toronto where she met John (Jack) Drake in 1947 and they married 6 months later. Jack and Rita had 6 children together and were married for over 51 years, until Jack passed away in 1999. A private Funeral Mass will be held on February 22, 2021. A Celebration of Rita’s Life will be held at a later date. To leave a tribute online please visit www.ogdenfuneralhome.com