Rita Kennedy

 was a resident of Canvey Island.

Rita had a daughter, Marjory Kennedy, who was murdered by Walter Seacombe while pregnant with Father Hemmings' baby. When Father Hemmings refused to give Marjory Last Rites, Rita turned the rest of the town against him.

When Peri Brown tried to talk to Rita about Marjory's death, Rita refused to talk to her. (PROSE: The Canvey Angels)