Obituary: Rita White

Rita White, at 72

Rita White, age 72, passed away peacefully in her home in Hull on March 6, 2024.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she will be forever missed by all who loved her and whose lives she impacted so positively and meaningfully.

Mrs. White is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Paul White, and her four children: Dan White and wife Lauren of Hingham, and their children Annabelle, Ellie, and William; Nancy Snyder and husband Craig of Hull, and their children Sam and Lucy; Ryan White and wife Laura of Salem; and Jenny White and husband Julio of Oaxaca, and their daughter Azucena.

She loved her family deeply and warmly, especially cherishing time with her children and grandchildren. She devoted her time and energy to caring for them in countless ways. She was exceptionally thoughtful, loved the ocean and beach, and never said no to coffee. She was the light in her family’s lives.

Born on the first day of summer 1951, Mrs. White was the youngest of 11 children of William and Anna McCann, growing up in South Boston and spending her summers at the family cottage in Pemberton. She is survived by her brother, William McCann of South Boston, whom she has adored since childhood, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by dear siblings Nancy, Leo, Helen (CSJ), Mary (Edward), Paul (Patricia), Joseph (Anne), Kathleen (Butch), Michael (Jeanne), and Frank (Paula).

Services have been held with family and friends. A private burial will be held later at Hull Village Cemetery.