Rose has passed on to a better place for her after the effects of a 30-year battle with petit mal seizures. She is survived by her husband Ray, her sister Noreen and brother Michael, three children Ian, Sarah and Maria and four grandchildren Evan, Derek, April and Noah.

Rose grew up in Pembroke, Ontario, where she completed her nursing training. Before her marriage in 1962 she worked in Pembroke, Deep River and Montreal and later Ottawa. She was able to return to nursing when the children were grown. She loved her time at St. Vincent's Hospital in Vancouver. Unfortunately, she had to give up nursing in 1988 due to her medical condition.

Still she loved her family and friends. Many of the friends were acquired while living in Richmond for 26 years. A Funeral Mass will be said at St. Augustine's Church, 2028 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC on Friday, February 2nd at 11:00am reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her honor are greatly accepted to a charity of your choice.