Rita G. Manning (Gavin) age 74 of Norwood and Naples, FL formerly of Milton passed away March 4th at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in S. Boston, she graduated from Gate of Heaven High School. She was a longtime Milton Resident and has lived in Norwood for the last 14 years and previously lived in New Port Richey, FL. Rita worked in the Tax Collectors Office for the Town of Milton for 20 years retiring in 1996. She was an avid golfer and New England Sports Fan. Rita was a longtime member of the Furnace Brook Golf Club in Quincy and was also a member of Wampatuk Country Club in Canton. Beloved wife of the late Paul H. Mother of Edward Manning and his wife Cynthia of Norwood and Mary H. Murphy and her husband Patrick of Quincy. Devoted nana of Paul H. Manning, Grace M. Manning, Isabel K. Murphy, Aidan P. Murphy and Abigail H. Murphy. Sister of the late Anne Barnes, Mary H. Manning and Celia Reen. Funeral mass at St. Agatha Church Milton Wednesday morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home 326 Granite Ave Milton Tuesday 4-8 pm. Burial St. Joseph’s Cemetery, W. Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215.