ROSEANNA VERLEY

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ROSEANNA VERLEY Peacefully, on December 24, 2002, at the age of 84 years, Mom left us to join our loving Dad (Alphonse) who predeceased her in 1998. Her memory will be forever cherished by Anita Verley (Sister of the Presentation of Mary), Irene and Andy Girard, sons, Gerald and Paul; Sylvia and Aldwyn Taggart and children, Corinne (Jarrid St Pierre) and Marc; Della and Pete Letain, daughters, Kim and Twila (Shaun Prendergast and great granddaughter Darrian) Reg Verley and Wendy Gilbertson and children Ta-Neisha Verley, Drew and Tanis Gilbertson; Roland Verley and Lea Corbel and children, Cindy and David; Annette Verley and Paul Thorsteinson and children, Kelly and Clayton; Lucille Verley and Kevin Swordy and daughters, Alexandra and Madeleine; her sister Yvonne MacDonald and husband George; sister-in-law Jeanne Assailly; brother-in-law John Verley and wife Lorraine; and her dear friend, Yvette Therrien. She was predeceased by her two sons, Cyrille and Gerald Verley. Her devout faith provided her with courage and comfort which helped her maintain her strength and good humour during her last moments with us. Her "joie de vivre" was ever present with her loving family. Her grandchildren were a special joy to her as she was to them. RoseAnna, was born November 11, 1918 in Laurier, MB where she married and raised her family. She took pride in being involved in many community activities such as curling, coaching ball and playing endless card games. She always saw the bright side of life and seized every opportunity to make someone smile. We would like to thank the following: the community for keeping an eye out for our mother on a daily basis; the Adult Day Program at the Gendreau Home for providing numerous opportunities for Mom to enjoy her time and to the staff at the Ste. Rose General Hospital for all the care and kindness extended to Mom. Prayers will be held on Friday, December 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the church in Laurier. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Notre Dame de Victoire Church in Laurier. Viewing will take place at the prayer service and before the funeral commencing at 9:00 a.m. Active pallbearers will be Corrine and Marc Taggart, Gerald and Paul Girard, Kim and Twila Letain and Ta-Neisha Verley. Honorary pallbearers Alexandra and Madeleine Swordy, Darrian Prendergast. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to a charity of ones choice. Dobchuk Funeral Home, McCreary, entrusted with arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 27, 2002