Rose’s volunteerism was expansive and far-reaching. She her worked endless hours for our community & country. 

Rose was the 1st woman president of the Sarnia Figure Skating Club. She was a founding member of the Michitario Games. Rose served on the board of Softball Ontario for many years eventually serving as Chair person. She also served for many years on the P.W.S.A. including 2 years as president. Rose served a number of years with Softball Canada and was 1 of 6 members of the Board of Directors. As a board member Rose was appointed to the Olympic committee and traveled to the Olympics in Greece.

Rose was inducted into the Softball Canada Hall of Fame in 2005 and remained active on the board.  She was a founding member of the Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame and served 3 terms as president. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.

Rose was on the Canada Day Committee, was involved with the Highland Games, was the Terry Fox representative for Sarnia and on the Board of the Bluewater Health Foundation. Rose was the recipient of many awards and honours given to recognize her years of giving to the community.

Rose also worked many years as a Constituency Assistant running the offices of two MPP’s. She was the President of the Sarnia-Lambton P.C. Association.

Rose was married for 49 years to her best friend of Burt.  Mother of Kerry of Bradford, Jeff & his wife Colleen of Sarnia and Corinne & her husband Dale Patterson of Sarnia. Special Nana of Bradley, Joel, Samantha and Joshua. Dear sister of Roberta & her husband George Bice of Bright’s Grove.

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