Rose Julie Desmarais of St. Walburg passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the age of 91 years. Rose was predeceased by: her husband, Ernest; her sons, Robert and infant son Joseph; and her brothers, Paul and Marcel. Left to cherish her memory are: her children, Ghislaine (Gerald) Grabowski and their children Cameron (Barb), Clinton (Robyn), and Crystal (Vernon); Irene (Lawrence) Kohut and their children Kelly (Nicole), Kim (Christian), and Kevin (Keri); Denise Moore (Mervin Stone) and her children Monty (Rhonda) and Melissa (Mark); Angela (Bruce) Herle and their children Tammy (Barry) and Tina (Sean); Robert's children, Matthew (Judy), Melanie (Chris), and Jamie (John): Rose (Wayne) Griffith and their children Chelsey (Mike), Amy (Daron), Robyn, and Riley (Teale); forty-three great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. The Mass Service was conducted from the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2015 with Father Janusz Bizewski officiating. Gerard Deverdenne read the eulogy. Cameron Grabowski, Monty Moore, Clinton Grabowski, Riley Griffith, Kelly Kohut, Kevin Kohut, and Matthew Desmarais were the pallbearers. All of Rose’s Family and Friends were the honorary bearers. Interment took place in the Battleford Cemetery on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Marshall’s Funeral Home Ltd. of St. Walburg, Saskatchewan administered the funeral arrangements. Donations in memory of Rose may be made to the St. Walburg Lodge. Condolences may be emailed at www.marshallsfuneralhome.ca.
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CARD OF THANKS
The family of Rose Desmarais would like to thank all of our family, friends and neighbors for their support and caring during this difficult time. Thank you to the staff at the St. Walburg Lodge for their care and compassion. Thank you to Father Bizewski and to each one that took part in the service to honor Rose’s memory. Thank you to the CWL for the lovely lunch, and to Marshall’s Funeral Home. To everyone who brought food, flowers, and made phone calls to each of us, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. The Desmarais Families
