DUFRESNE, Rita - Passed away at North Bay General Hospital, Scollard Site, Sunday January 15, 2006, beloved wife of Jerald Dufresne, in her 65th year. Loved mother of the late Christopher Dufresne. Dear sister of Eilleen Royer, Shirley Oja (Vitto), Leo Tremblay (Lynne). Will be sadly missed by a special niece, Christine Royer, and several other nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Wilfred Jr. and her parents, Wilfred and Lena Tremblay. Family receiving friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Cremation at Forest Lawn Crematorium, Tower Drive. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Northeastern Ontario Cancer Research or Heart and Stroke Fund would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.