Rita Parsons RIP
March 16, 2017
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Rita Parsons.
Rita was a member of Railway Union HC for over 50 years. She was known and loved by many generations of people all over the country, having played hockey for the Railway ladies first team and also represented Leinster. She captained Railway ladies seconds to the Irish Junior cup in the 1970s and was renowned as a tough and fearless goalscorer.
After her playing career, Rita served as League Secretary and President of the Leinster Ladies Hockey Union, treasurer of the Irish Ladies Hockey Union and assistant treasurer of the Irish Hockey Association.
Rita was an Honorary Life Member of both the Leinster Hockey Association and Irish Hockey Association.
As a mark of respect for Rita a minutes silence will be observed before both the Jacqui Potter & Mills Cup Finals on St Patricks Day.
May she rest in Peace.
