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ROSE PARKIN
Born: Sep 24, 1930
Date of Passing: Oct 03, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROSE PARKIN September 24, 1930 October 3, 2012 Rose Elsie Parkin (nee Ellis) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 3 at the age of 82. Rose was born and raised in West Kildonan where she attended Centennial School. She worked at the Manitoba Liquor Commission where she met her loving husband and best friend of 53 years, Jack Parkin. Rose and Jack raised their family initially on Scotia Street in West Kildonan and then on River Road in Selkirk (St. Clements). She is predeceased by her husband Jack, parents Sam and Florence Ellis, brother Sam and sisters Flo, Joyce, Essie and Clee. Rose is loved and deeply missed by her sons and daughters-in-law Geoff and Brenda Parkin, Gord and Barb Parkin, Drew and Serene Parkin, her daughter Debbie Parkin, grand-children Billy and Julia, Tom and Jessica and great-grandson Kalen as well as lifetime, great friend Irene Herner. The family would like to thank the kind and caring staff at Beacon Hill Lodge, particularly the 9th Floor staff. Rose loved to sing, dance and laugh ... memories we will treasure. Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all Unseen, unheard, you are always near So missed, so loved, so very dear We love you Mom xo In lieu of flowers the family gratefully requests donations be made to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 13, 2012
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful lady and will be forever missed. - Posted by: Tracy Stuart (nee) Storozuk (niece) on: Oct 16, 2012
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We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your dear Mom. You will hold onto and treasure the wonderful memories of her and of your Dad forever. - Posted by: Louisa and Sandy McFarlane (friends of Debbie) on: Oct 13, 2012
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Rose was a pleasure to know. Geoff and Brenda, you and your family are good people. Brenda, it was always a pleasure to talk to you. - Posted by: Natasha () on: Oct 13, 2012