ROSEAMAE JEAN WHITE (GOSLIN)

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ROSEAMAE JEAN WHITE (GOSLIN) Born November 18, 1929 Died November 14, 2014 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Roseamae Jean White on November 14, 2014 at the age of 84. She was born on November 18, 1929 in Mersea Twp, Essex Co., Ontario to Elizabeth (Chase) and Oliver Goslin. Roseamae was predeceased by her husband Donald White; she is survived by, her daughter Cathie Blackmer; her son Rob and (Cindy) Armstrong and the loves of her life her grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great- great-grandchildren. By her sister Doreen and (Fred) Preston, and their families in Wheatley, Ontario. By friends Alice and Larry Hogue, Brian and Marlene Gawley and their families. Roseamae's happiest moments were quality time spent with her family and friends. She enjoyed the one on one with them, or being on an adventure with them. She enjoyed the hysterical laughter they had together. She enjoyed working at Ashdowns in Winnipeg; the diversity of the job was rewarding in many ways. She spoke often of her jobs in the tobacco and; tomato fields and egg grading in Ontario. She was a detailed cleaning lady; she knew how to clean most anything; she did wonders with a Q-tip. Her home was immaculate. She enjoyed her travels to Cuba; Europe; Russia, Thailand, USA, across Canada and many more adventures. She loved animals; her French Poodle Pepe. Kittens; cats enjoyed becoming friends with her. She enjoyed the birds singing in her garden while she worked in it. In retirement she enjoyed her leisure, puttering around her home and garden; she loved adventure and travelling. She liked a good walk around the block. She was a voracious reader. Roseamae faced her sudden illness with grace, dignity and courage. She left the gift of strength, hope and inspiration to all people she met during this time. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Marlene Gawley and family, Alice and Larry Hogue for being there for her and the doctors, nurses, nurses aides; cleaners; volunteers at Seven Oaks Hospital; in ICU, the 5th and 4th floors. Sincere thanks to the Hospital Emergency staff whose kindness and compassion were greatly appreciated. She always said she had excellent care; even the food was pretty good when she could eat it. As per Roseamae's request, cremation has taken place, there will be no funeral service, a celebration of Roseamae's life will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m at Wheeler Funeral Home, 1800 Day St. Winnipeg. Please come; share and enjoy your memories and laugh with us. Interment will be a private gathering at Chapel Lawn Gardens at 3:00 p.m. Flowers are respectfully declined; if you like please make a donation to a charity of choice. I will leave this world successful. I have a loving family and friends. I am happy. I will leave this world loved. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 204-224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 17, 2014