SEARS, Rita - Born in Ottawa, Ont. on August 05, 1933, Marie Lucille Georgette Rita Aubry passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 05, 2020 in Grand View Manor, Berwick. Rita, age 86, beloved wife of "Skip" Lynne Norman Sears; dear mother of Sharon, Douglas and Daniel Grummish and grandmother to Gary, Jack and Olivia; was predeceased by siblings, Carmen, Roger, Jeanette, Maurice and Jack-Emile. Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and many friends. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Grand View Manor, Berwick as well as the Palliative Care Unit of Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Middleton. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to visit for a Celebration of Life 2 – 4 p.m., Saturday March 14, 2020 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. toll free 1-855-825-3448, with Rev. Sarah Scott officiating. Interment will take place in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, ON, later this spring. Donations in memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com