Rita Dawn Page (née Borchard)

Born on March 11, 1933 . Passed away on June 8, 2021 .

Late of Vinifera, on 8th June 2021
Loved wife of Dudley (dec)
Loving mother of Gary, Ron, Neville & Janice
Mother-in-law of Maree, Sue and Jo
Adored Nan of 8 and Great Nan of 8
Forever in our hearts

Funeral Notice

Private service

In accordance with Covid 19 restrictions a private service will be held.

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  1. Gary, Ron, Neville and Jan. Thinking of you all on the loss of your wonderful Mother.
    Love to you all. Jan Mclean, Stuart, Kate and their families.

    Jan McleanJune 10 2021 7:26 pm
  2. Sincere condolences to Rita’s family.Rita was a lovely lady.

    Betty and Ray Henshall.

    Ray HenshallJune 10 2021 7:33 pm
  3. Loving & fondest memories of a gracious, energetic & thoughtful lady.
    Sincerest condolences to Gary, Ron, Neville, Janice & their families.
    Forever in our thoughts & hearts.

    Christine NottingJune 10 2021 7:52 pm
  4. A lovely neighbour in Swan hill. Sympathy to all the family . Thinking of you all
    Doug and Ruth Macfarlane

    Ruth MacfarlaneJune 10 2021 8:44 pm
  5. My Deepest Sympathy to Gary, Ron, Neville & Janice xxxx
    “An Auntie Just Like You”
    I just want to let you know Aunty Rita
    You mean the world to me
    Only a heart as dear as yours
    Would give so unselfishly
    The many things you’ve done
    All the times that you were there
    Help me know deep down inside
    How much you really care
    Even though I might not say
    I appreciate all you do for me
    Richly blessed is how I feel
    Having an Aunty just like you xo
    Forever in my heart – Thank you Aunty Rita for being you xo

    Carla BorchardJune 11 2021 9:30 am
  6. Rest In Peace Dear Rita
    I still have fond memories of visiting and playing dress ups whilst eating the most amazing hedgehog slice and treats.
    Love to all
    Elizabeth and Family

    Elizabeth Kennedy (Notting)June 11 2021 12:15 pm
  7. Thankyou Rita for your kindness, warmth and energy
    Many fond memories of visits and good times
    I hope you are at peace
    Condolences to all the family

    Adrian BorchardJune 11 2021 1:18 pm
  8. Our love to you all, Gary,Ron,Neville & Janice, many happy memories of times gone bye!! All our love Joe & Judy Duffy & family xx

    Judy DuffyJune 11 2021 4:22 pm
  9. Sending our Deepest Sympathy to all of the Page family, we have fond memories of Rita and Dudley. Ross and Cynthia Watson.

    cynthia and Ross WatsonJune 11 2021 7:10 pm
  10. The members of the Nyah West Golf Club convey their sincere condolences to Neville, Gary, Janice, Ron and their families on the passing of a very dear mum, Rita. Rita is an esteemed Life Member of this club bestowed through her long time energenic contributions and loyalty to this club, only to match her prowess as a champion golfer in her own right. Thank you Rita.

    Nyah West Golf ClubJune 12 2021 10:13 am
  11. Our sincere condolences to Gary, Ron, Neville, Janice and their families. Rita and Dudley were loved, respected and are sadly missed neighbour’s at Vinifera for about 49 years. Our thoughts are with you.
    Trevor, Eunice, Vicki and Terry

    Eunice WoontonJune 12 2021 1:29 pm
  12. The death of my amazing sister Rita Dawn Page has left a gaping hole in the lives of those who were fortunate to have established contact with her during her lifetime. Rita was an enthusiastic competitive sports person, a social worker and a loyal loving husband to Dudley and a great mother to her four children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her early days I witnessed her assisting her parents, instructing her younger siblings to win a few points on our tennis courts. In her later years Rita became the family matriarch. Thank you Rita for your beautiful ginger fluff. Rest in peace. Frank and Dianne Borchard & family.

    Frank BorchardJune 13 2021 3:43 pm
  13. Our deep condolences on the passing of Rita. Our thoughts are with family in this difficult time.

    Ross, Christine, Tessa, Kimberley and Vernice Borchard

    Ross And Chris BorchardJune 14 2021 11:18 am
  14. Deepest Sympathy to Gary, Ronnie, Neville and Janice and families. Fond memories of happy
    times spent with you all when we visited Vinifera when the girls were growing up and later
    when we visited. Rita and Dudley always made us feel welcome and loved. Loving thoughts
    are with you all. Aunty Janet, Debbie, Tracey and Sally.

    Janet PageJune 14 2021 4:00 pm
  15. Dear Aunty Rita,

    I found photos of you
    Ones that I had not seen in awhile
    I held them gently in my hands
    Lost for a moment in your smile.

    I found a letters from you
    Written in your own special way
    I held them gently in my hands
    lost for a moment in those days.

    Memories, of a sweet gentle Aunty
    remembering all the lovely phone calls,
    all the lovely holidays at the farm, all the fun times,
    where you all allowed my heart to breathe

    Today is to let me/us be lost for a moment
    to remember you and Dudley in life not just in death.
    Love you sweet gentle lady now at rest with Uncle Dudley.

    Much love to Gary, Maree, Bec, Stewart, Huxley, Christopher, Cheryne, Ollie & Liam, Neville & Jo and families, Ronnie & Sue, Stephanie & Caitlyn, Janice, Nicole, Mark, Amy, Rory and Lexie

    Debbie GreenJune 14 2021 7:03 pm
  16. Dear Aunty Rita
    We will miss our lovely visits to you in recent years in Yarrawonga.
    Have fond memories of visiting you at the farm.
    Much love to all the family
    Love from Ian, Jake, Ryan, Nathan and A & C xx

    Debbie GreenJune 14 2021 7:35 pm
  17. Our sincere condolences to the family. We will always remember her warm welcoming and big smile.

    Love Justin Borchard and family

    Corey BorchardJune 15 2021 9:06 am
  18. I’ll always remember great sponge cakes that Nan always said weren’t quite right. Tennis, cards, Pops look when he knew that Nan knew what he had done and that even standing directly behind someone isn’t necessarily a safe place on a golf course. I’ll hang on to those memories forever.
    Thanks Nan, hopefully you can relax with Pop now.
    Love Mark

    Mark BrayJune 15 2021 12:58 pm
  19. Thinking of you at the sad time. I will always remember your Mum from our trips to Swan Hill from our college days. Enjoy the many memories you have of her

    Lee & Gary HoneychurchJune 15 2021 1:03 pm
  20. Thinking of you all, with condolences on the loss of Rita. Lovely service today.

    Love Kent, Merran & Liam Borchard

    Kent BorchardJune 15 2021 2:14 pm
  21. Farewell Rita,reunited with Dudley again. Our love to Gary, Ronnie, Nev, Jan, & families also the Borchard families. Fond memories of your days in Nyah. From Snow Ruth & families.

    Ruth DuffyJune 15 2021 4:10 pm
  22. Dear Aunty Rita,

    So many memories, of calling in after footy, Christmas day or any excuse for a Borchard get together at VInifera. Always a gentle nature and a big smile. Thank you for the support that you gave to mum.
    Thoughts are with Gary, Ronnie, Nev, Jan and families, as you navigate the loss of Rita.
    A mothers love is forever
    I will practice until I get a reasonable Ginger Fluff
    Lots of beautiful memories
    Rhonda Cattanach (Borchard)

    Rhonda CattanachJune 18 2021 8:57 am
  23. A very dear friend. Rita, you had a heart of gold and I will always cherish the memories I have of this wonderful lady. My sincere sympathy to all your family. Betty & Robyn Bodinnar.

    Betty BodinnarJune 19 2021 12:29 pm
  24. Our sincere condolences to Rita’s family. We have fond memories of a wonderful lady and many enjoyable days on the golf courses and tennis courts with her. From Diane and Cavell Millsteed

    diana millsteedJune 22 2021 11:07 am
  25. Our deepest condolences to all the Page family on the passing of your dear Mother Rita. Beautiful mother and very caring . Best ginger fluff maker in Vinifera. Our love to you all at this sad time. United with Dudley. Tracey and Neil Johnson

    Tracey JohnsonJune 27 2021 2:21 pm

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