Rita T. McDonough age 67 of Milton August 24th at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, she was a lifelong resident of Milton and graduated from Milton High School Class of 1966 and Aquinas College in Milton. She worked as the Administrative Assistant to the President of the Carney Hospital for many years and later was the Administrative Assistant for the President of Commonwealth Health and the Vice Chancellor of U-Mass Medical School before retiring. She was an avid sports fan and loved to travel, especially after being diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago. Rita was the devoted daughter of the late James W. and Mildred J. (Rice) McDonaough and beloved sister of James J. McDonough and his wife Celia of Dorchester, Jean L. Costa of Braintree, Richard B. McDonough and his wife Joan of Braintree and the late Robert G. McDonough. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral mass at St. Agatha Church Milton Monday morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home 326 Granite Ave Milton Monday morning prior to the mass from 9:00 to 10:00 am. 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 02115.