MADELINE MARY (COSGROVE) LADIN

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MADELINE MARY (COSGROVE) LADIN May 6, 1910 - July 21, 2003 Born in Lanark, Montana to Joseph and Theresa (Bogan) Cosgrove, Madeline was the second of three daughters. Her older sister, Margaret (Mardy), predeceased her in 1985. Her younger sister, Denise Mullen, resides in Fargo, ND. We were told Madelines father showed her Haleys Comet the day she was born. She is one of few to ever see it twice in a lifetime or to have seen Fidel Castro play baseball on U.S. soil. As a longtime resident of Grand Forks, ND, and an avid sports fan, she met Charles (1911 - 1979) at a baseball game. They married in 1940 and eventually settled in Winnipeg, MB. Madeline loved the years she lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL best of all. Madelines greatest happiness was being grandmother to Joseph, Charles and Hannah, who will all miss her greatly, the children of her son, Jed, and their mother, Mable (Ross) Ladin, all of Fort Lauderdale. Mable is happy that Gramma had the right sense of humour and adaptability to live with the children. Daughter, Jennifer, and son-in-law, Gordon Rockburne, live in Mississauga, ON where Madeline resided since 2000. In these three short years she endeared herself to all who met her. Nieces and nephews throughout Canada and United States will all remember her as a wonderful and favourite aunt. Each has special stories about their Aunt Maddy. Those who knew her well can appreciate the humour of her recent wish to go to Neiman-Marcus rather than be in hospital. Thanks to all who attended St. Johns Dixie Cemetery July 24 and to all who joined us in spirit that day to celebrate Madelines life. We thank the compassionate and gentle staff at Extendicare Mississauga, Gooderham House, Credit Valley Hospital - 3B, and Neweduk Funeral Home. Thank you, friends, for your condolences. To best remember Madeline, appreciate all things purple, and when you walk through Neimans think of her!

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 30, 2003