Rita June Canfield Obituary
We bid farewell to Rita June Canfield of Ash, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 15, 2025 at the age of 79. Rita June touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Rita June departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Rita June. Though Rita June may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nicholas Joseph Daddario and Rosa Luciani Rivera; her husband Grant A. Canfield, III; and her daughter Nila Canfield Gates. She is survived by: her children, Grant A. Canfield, IV and Tammie Galey of Ash, NC; and her grandsons, Alex Christopher Canfield and Nicholas Anderson.
The family ask that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to the following charitable organizations in honor of Rita's life. Brunswick County Homeless Coalition, PO Box 7411 Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469, St. Elizabeth Mission Society, PO Box 86 Allegany, NY 14706, Franciscan Sisters of Allegany Association, 3665 Marsh Hen Drive, Shallotte, NC 28470, or a charity of your choice.
