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ROSE DESJARDINS (OZARKO)
Date of Passing: Jan 02, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROSE DESJARDINS (nee OZARKO) Peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at the Riverview Health Centre, Rose passed away after a courageous short battle with Leukemia, at the age of 78 with her family by her side. Left to cherish her memory is her brother Bill, her two sons, Gerald (Andrea) and Larry, grandchildren Eric (Leah), Ashley, Kyle and Tiana. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Ray. She will be missed by many friends and relatives throughout Canada, US and England. Rose enjoyed her 25 years of work at the Eaton's mail order and warehouse until her retirement. Rose loved tending to her garden, painting and yard work both at home and the cottage at Gull Lake. She was known for her arts and crafts, her decorative skills and entertainment activities for the East Kildonan and Seven Oaks Lions Clubs and an active fundraising member for many years. Rose enjoyed playing Saturday night Kinsmen Bingo and going on regular camping trips, vacations, bus tours and weekend junkets to Grand Forks with her family and to the casino with Ray, Bill and Pearl. She looked forward to cooking, entertaining, and quality time with her family and friends, but especially dinner outings and movie dates with her soul mate, Ray. A celebration of Rose's life will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel 1442 Main St., Winnpeg. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, should friends so desire, donations may be made the Lions Foundation of Canada Guide Dogs (www.dogguides.com) or to a charity of your choice. Condolences and your fond memories of Rose may be sent to hangonfridayscoming@gmail.com which will be read at her Celebration of Life evening. 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 05, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Larry and Gerald as you mourn the loss of your Mother Rose, may you also celebrate her life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. - Posted by: Ken Boychuk (Neighbour) on: Jan 12, 2013
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Gerry and Andrea: On behalf of all your Kenora Ski Patrol friends, we want you to know that we share your sorrow and loss with the passing of your Mom. Life is never easy, but it does give us the most wonderful memories. - Posted by: Shawn Stevenson (Lake of the Woods Ski Patrol Colleagues) on: Jan 07, 2013
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Your Mother was a beautful and kind woman. I am very sorry to hear the news Gerald and Larry. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. - Posted by: Colleen Boychuk-Kroft () on: Jan 07, 2013
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Eric and Family We are very sorry to hear of your loss, thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time - Posted by: June Knight (Mother in law of the Grandson) on: Jan 06, 2013
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I am sorry to hear of Rose's passing. She was such a wonderful person you will be missed in the neighborhood. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Joann (Neighbor for over 30 years) on: Jan 05, 2013
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Our thoughts are with Gerald and Larry in their time of sorrow. - Posted by: Laraine Fillion (Niece) on: Jan 05, 2013
