ROSE Rosemary (Thomas)

August 3, 1928 – November 3, 2019 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Rosemary (Thomas) Rose, aged 91 years, on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Tiffany Village Retirement Residence. Predeceased by her parents Rosella and Charles Thomas, husband Andrew Gerard Rose, sister Alice (Thomas) O’brien and husband Walter O’brien, brother Paul Thomas and wife Mary, and beloved grandson Patrick Lenehan. Left with loving memories are her children Anne Marie (Dana Lenehan), Andrea, Jennifer (Bob Brennan), Paul (Jane Churchill), grandchildren Claire and Bridget Lenehan, Timothy and Mark Brennan, and Andrew Rose as well as sisters-in-law Patricia Byrne, Dorothy Rose, and brother-in-law Brother Andrew Rose, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Visitation will take place at Caul’s Funeral Home, 84 Lemarchant Road on Tuesday, Nov. 5 evening 6-9 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 6 afternoon 2-5 pm, and evening 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 10:30 am from St. Teresa’s Church, Mundy Pond Rd, with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Tiffany Village for their compassionate care. Flowers are gratefully accepted or a donation may be made in her memory to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Rosemary lived her life rooted in the Catholic faith and in the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Her life was characterized by a joie de vivre, generous spirit, kindness, humility, and deep love of, and devotion to, her family. She gave of herself through service to many charitable and community organizations and individuals. Rosemary lived the spirit of these words expressed by Mother Teresa: Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbour… Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting. Mom, you lived your life beautifully… you will be missed greatly. Sleep now in love and peace with your beloved mother and father, sister and brother, husband Andrew, and grandson Patrick, until we come to you.