19 February 1931 – 5 October 2023
19 February 1931 – 5 October 2023
Scott Rita Hannah (formerly Hartley)
Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home on Thursday 5 October 2023 aged 92. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, the late Wally, and long-time companion of Ernie. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lorna and Gary Hildred, Murray and Marie Hartley, Diane and Geoff Holtom, and Wendy and Gus Old, Loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Messages for Rita’s family may be left here on her tribute page.
A service to celebrate Rita’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 11 October 2023 at 10.30am. A private cremation will be held.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Taranaki SPCA.
For those unable to attend, Rita’s funeral will be livestreamed here on her tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Condolences to all Aunty Rita's family at this sad time. Lovely lady and special aunty to the Davison family.
Thinking of Rita's family today sending condolences to you all. Rita was one of the most giving and caring people I ever had the privilege to have known she was the type of person that always had her door open to any one and would welcome you to her home. She will always be a in my thoughts
Thank you for being like a nanna to me and a dear friend to my Poppa. Also, thank you for showing up at each Christmas, birthday and funeral. I have fond memories of eating Mums scones with us all at the table. I could tell your family were taonga to you as they would not be far from our topic of conversation. We often saw your cheeky spark and strength. Lastly, I saw your deep connection with Taranaki and it’s people… Your memory astounded me! God bless you and peace to you. Kate Judson
To the family always have great memories of Rita growing up as a kid her looking after me when mum and dad were working always felt part of the family sorry I cannot be there in person my heart and thoughts are with the family 💔
So glad I got to see you last weekend Aunty Rita. Give mum a hug. Rest in love with lots of cuddles. ❤️
So glad we got to see you last weekend Aunty Rita. Give Mum a hug. Rest in Love and with cuddles. ❤️
To Lorna, Murray, Diane and Wendy and families So sorry to read of the passing of Rita. Condolences to you all. Thinking of you at this sad time. Love from Pauline and the Coombes family, Stratford

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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