Rita J. Post of Sharon died peacefully in the comfort of her home Sunday, December 20 , 2015 after a long illness. She was 91 years old.
She was a steadfast and loving wife whose energy, wit, and intellect were unparalleled. She was a geologist who graduated from Boston University. She met her husband of 60 years while working at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. She is a hero for her children and grandchildren and beloved by her brother and sisters. Her devotion to the Holy Family was an example for us all.
Devoted wife of the late Louis A. Post. Loving mother of Mark Post and his wife Dalia of Canton, Mary Decker and her husband Hal of W.Newton, Andrew Post of Sharon, Robert Post of Sharon, John Post of Dedham, Judy Proia and her husband William of W. Roxbury, and Janice Post of Wellesley. Loving sister of Leo Johnson of Cape Cod and Mary Grant of Canton. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
A Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Newton, Wednesday December 23, 2015 at 10:30 Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. Arrangements by the Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St.,Canton.