Peacefully, with family at her side at the Wellington Nursing Home, Prescott on Sunday May 8, 2011. Rita Marie (Bannan) Burnside age 89 years, beloved wife of the late Howard Wilfred Burnside. Lovingly remembered by Lillian Blair (Gord), David, Betty and Josh Roles. Dear sister of Wilfred Bannan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by her parents William and Lillian (Eves) Bannan and brothers Peter Bannan and Joseph Bannan. At Rita’s request there will no visitation. A Graveside Service will be held at Mainsville Cemetery on Saturday May 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. For those wishing, in memoriams to the Wellington House Activity Fund will be gratefully acknowledged by the family