With her family by her side at University Hospital, London, on Friday, January 10, 2020, Rita Champness (nee Thompson) in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Champness. Loving mother of John Champness (Fabi), Linda Maisner (Jerry), Wendy Mahon (Ric), and Geoffrey Champness. Dear grandmother of Brent Champness (Laura), Natalie Mammel (Tony), Christopher Mahon and Tyler Champness. Cherished great-grandmother of Owen Champness and Lily Mammel. Visitors will be received in the O'Neil Funeral Home, 350 William Street, London on Tuesday January 14th, at 10:00 am, followed by a service in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada. (www.alzheimer.ca ). Online condolences & Guest Book at www.oneilfuneralhome.ca