Rita Kirby

Rita M. (Lanteigne) Kirby, 86, of Quakertown, died, Mon., Sept., 3 at her home. She was the loving wife to the late Paul G. High and Floyd A. Kirby. Born in Connecticut, she was a daughter of the late Irenee & Madeline (Goodin) Lanteigne. She graduated from QHS in 1949. She was a charter member of Bethel Baptist Church in Sellersville. Rita loved to make plastic craft brick covers where she would make them for newborns, graduations and weddings. Surviving are her children: Susan E. Dilliard, husband Gary of Quakertown, Nancy L. Rist, husband Darl of Quakertown, Paula L. Habrial, husband Daniel of Northport, AL, Ruth E. Durn, husband Karl of Greenville, SC & Jonathan A. High, wife Amy of Minneapolis, MN, grandchildren: 18, great-grandchildren: 23, and brother: Robert V. Lanteigne, wife Dolores of New Port Richey, FL. She was preceded in death by grandson: Joseph A. Durn and great-grandson: Andrew J. Eldridge. A memorial service will be held Fri., Sept., 7 pm at Bethel Baptist Church 754 E Rockhill Road, Sellersville with a calling period beginning at 5:30 pm. Memorial contributions in her name can be made to Bethel Baptist Church Building Together Fund, 754 E Rockhill Road, Sellersville, PA 18960.