ROSE HOLMES

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ROSE HOLMES Peacefully, with family at her side, Rose Holmes, 81, passed away on Saturday, the 24th of July, 2004. Rose was the personification of goodness, a quality acknowledged and appreciated by the people who were privileged to know her in work environments or social settings. Her sewing and culinary skills were outstanding, as was her energy, strength of character, tenacity of spirit, sense of humour and commitment to family. Her memory will be cherished, as she was cherished, by her children Linda Carman (Ron), Joanne Tabor (Richard), Susan Howery (Terry), Gerry Holmes (Debbie Russell), and by her grandsons, Christopher (Michelle), Scott (Trevor), Adam, Graham (Tara) and Michael. Her family circle was completed and complemented by Debbies daughters, Erin (Dominic) and Jennifer (Ryan and their children) and by her nieces, Elizabeth Wilson and Diana Wendt. Mom lived with diabetes for many years and was fortunate to be in the care of Dr. Angus McGowan, who saw her through many medical issues and crises. Our family will always be grateful to both Angus and his wife Barbara for their kindnesses and appreciative of the staff at Victoria General Hospital and Deer Lodge Centre whose care, attention and humour eased or brightened Moms days. We feel blessed that our family was able to be with Mom before she passed away and further blessed that our subsequent gathering resulted in a remarkable and tangible testament to her life, her love for us and to our love for one another. She was a unique, amazing lady whose ideals, principles and values will continue to guide us and whose love for us will live on in our hearts. Respecting her wishes, no formal service was held; for those who wish, expressions of remembrance or condolence may be offered in the form of a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 07, 2004