ROSE MARTHA GILLIES

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ROSE MARTHA GILLIES Born April 14, 1915 in Dresden, Germany. Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Rose Gillies passed away peacefully with her family beside her on February 9, 2003 at Riverview Health Centre She is survived by her daughters, Joyce and Patricia; her son-in-law, Wally; her grandchildren, Todd and Corri, Steven and Eric and her great-grandchildren, Amy and Gabriel. Rose came to Canada in 1921 and spent her time as a young girl in Lumsden and Regina, SK. She married her husband Percy and moved to Madsen, ON where they lived together for many years before moving to Winnipeg. Rose worked at the Eatons grill room and later with the Manitoba Department of Education. Rose loved to spend her time travelling, singing, knitting, reading, dancing and being with her family. Rose was a member of several choirs, most recently, the Winnipeg Seniors Choir. She was also active in the community as a volunteer, including at the Museum of Man and Nature and as a Block Parent. Rose will be remembered for her outgoing personality, her spirit of adventure, her kindness to others, and for being a mother, grandmother, and a great-grandmother. She will be missed deeply and always remembered. The family would like to thank the staff and friends at Riverview Health Centre, including the CD3 unit, for all of their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverview Health Centre (CD3). "When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared Miss me, but let me go. For this is a Journey we all must take And each must go alone, Its all part of the Masters Plan A step on the road to home. So when you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds Miss me but let me go. Service will be held at the Riverview Health Centre Chapel on February 13 at 3:30 p.m., 1 Morley Ave., Winnipeg, MB. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 12, 2003