Rose QUIRIE

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QUIRIE: Rose (Rosetta) Paterson Noble Quirie. Rose passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2012 at the age of 87. She was born in Aberdeen, Scotland and married Jack/Scotty (John) Quirie in Aberdeen. Jack, Rose and their two Daughters Joyce and Dianne (born in Aberdeen) came to Canada in 1951 residing in Selkirk, Dauphin, Brandon and settled in Dauphin where their third daughter Rosetta was born. Rose was predeceased by her mom Jean, Dad John, Brother Alex and her husband Jack/Scottie on Hogmanay (New Years Eve) 1989 after 47 years of Marriage. Rose is survived by her three daughters and their families, Joyce Neyedly (Lorne), Dianne Koshowski (Stan), Rosetta Matthews (Glenn); Grand children Jodi Neyedly(Wes), Jonathan Neyedly, Keith Neyedly (Jenn), Micheal and Duane Koshowski, Michelle and Mitchel Matthews; three great grandchildren Darrion, Sam and Annabelle; relatives and friends in Scotland, England, Australia, New Zealand, Dauphin, across Canada and United States. Rose attended Old Aberdeen School and Sunnybank Intermediate School. She met Jack when they worked together at Eddie and Clubbs Bakery. During the war she worked in the Munitions Factory. After settling in Canada Rose worked alongside Jack at Westren Bakery. She was active in St. Machers Cathedral of the Church of Scotland and the Order of the Eastern Star, in Aberdeen, Scotland. She was also active in many organizations in Manitoba including Selkirk Knox Presbyterian Church, OES, IODE, United Church Women’s Auxiliary, Lionelles, Legion Auxiliary, Dauphin Legion, Shrinettes, Hospital Auxiliary, Dauphin Allied Arts Council, Meals on Wheels and she was a dedicated Canvasser. Many thanks to all who helped her through the illnesses including Dr. L. Stephen, Dr. A. Lysak, Dr. M. Penrose, Dr. Irving, Dr. Harris and all other doctors, nurses and caregivers. In mom’s words to friends and neighbors and to my family “thank you all”. Flowers are gratefully declined and in lieu, donations may be made in Rose’s memory to Cancer Research, Kidney Foundation or the Heart & Stroke foundation. The Family is grateful for the caring and support of friends and Dr. Kish, Dr. Monkman, Dr. Decosse and the Palliative Care Team, Dauphin Regional Health Centre. A funeral service will be held at the United Church, Dauphin, Manitoba on February 15, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral service had care of the arrangements.

As published in Brandon Sun on Feb 14, 2012