Rita Margaret Lehman

Rita Margaret Lehman 77, of Hampstead, passed on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Carroll Hospital from complications as a result of COVID. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Helen (Kirwin) Bryne. Rita was a graduate of Franklin High School in Reisterstown and retired from AT&T. Rita spent many years trail riding on her horse Mighty, she loved to play bingo, mahjong, enjoyed watching the birds that visited her feeders daily, and loved to talk and visit with her friends. Rita is survived by her daughter, Marji L Wainwright and husband Scott; Grandchildren Veronica Wainwright, and Collin Wainwright all who currently reside in Lebanon New Hampshire. sister Evelyn Robinson and husband Mike Bunn; Brothers Dennis Byrne and Bill Byrne; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She preceded her companion Donald L Warehime who passed just 2 days after her also from Covid. There will be a celebration of life TBD at a later time when the weather is nicer and can be held outdoors to reduce the risk of spreading covid. If you wish to make a memorial contribution in Rita’s name a check can be sent payable to “ The Retreat at Beckleysville” 4224 Beckleysville Road, Hampstead MD 2107 which is a therapeutic riding organization that she supported at anytime she could.