Rita Mae Elizabeth Bolan

Rita Mae Elizabeth Bolan was born on May 3, 1943, in Belize, Central America, to Christopher A. Leslie and Elna H. Menzies. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary, Palotti High and Nursing School in Belize. She moved to New York in 1968. After raising her 6 children and helping her sibling by raising their children at one time or another. Rita Mae returned to nursing school and received her R.N. from The University of the State of New York on April, 14, 1989. Being ambitious as Rita Mae was, she continued her studies and received her B.S. degree from Cambridge State University, on June 14, 2004. Over her 30+ years of experience as a Nurse her pursuit to help others has lead her to serve people in many different ways. Rita Mae worked at several hospitals in New York in different capacities. She also worked in hospitals in Palm Coast and Miami, Florida. She was the head Nurse in the operating room, a Director of Nursing in the hospital, Director of Nursing home and a traveling Nurse from state to state. Rita Mae and Oscar Bolan were married on August 27, 2005, in Miami and they were very happy together. They later moved to Tamarac, Florida where they resided until the time of her death. “Rite Mae was a people person.” She loved people and being with all her friends, sharing with them either on the phone or in person. They in turn loved her dearly too for the joy she brought to their lives. Rita Mae loved life and lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed listening to music, partying, dancing, and traveling. Above all, she loved her Catholic Faith. She attended Mass every weekend, even if it meant being there in her wheelchair, except when it was physically impossible. After Mass you can see her lighting candles at Our Lady's Shrine and praying for her family, relatives, and friends whom she loved very much. Rita Mae passed away on November 4, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida. She is survived by: Her Husband, Oscar Bolan; Her Children: Elna Morgan, Evette Dakers, Denise Salamone, Curt Westby, Lloyd Hulse, Loyla Viau; Thirteen Grandchildren, and One Great Grandchild; Her Sisters: Mercella E. Beeson, Edith M. Koehler, Shirley L. Graham, Pasty Maiden, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Grandnieces and Grandnephews. She is proceeded in death by her Parents, Brothers: Eddie O. Menzies, D. Stephen Menzies, Karl H. Menzies, Henry S. Menzies, and Sisters: Anna K. Morales and Lillian Leslie. The family of the late Rita Mae Bolan wishes to express their sincere appreciation for all your acts of kindness, prayers and love shown to them during the time of bereavement. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting any “condolences or contributions” may be sent to her husband Oscar Bolan. MAY THE MEMORIES OF HER LIFE LIVE ON AND MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

Rita Mae Elizabeth Bolan

May 3, 1943 - November 4, 2017