In Celebration of Rose
In April 1912 Mary Severn was to set sail to join her husband John Severn in Toronto Canada. She was to sail on the brand new Titanic out of Southampton, England. At the last moment Mary had a premonition of disaster and refused to set sail. Had Rose's mother not heeded her premonition we would not be here celebrating Rose's life.
Rose Winnifred was born October 23, 1921 the 11th child of 12 children. On presentation of the tiny and fair baby to her mother, the nurse commented "she looks like a beautiful white Rose". Her name was decided.
White roses are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings, but their quiet beauty has also made a bouquet of white roses a perfect way to say, "I'm thinking of you." Rose, we are thinking of you. White roses are a symbol of honour, heavenliness, spiritual love and respect. White roses are also a symbol of a holy and spiritual union between the departed soul and God in heaven. Each of us will remember Rose differently and perhaps take away some of these symbolic meanings from this celebration of her life.
As a girl, Rose ran everywhere so she wouldn't miss a moment of a new adventure. She charged ahead in life and experienced a rich and rewarding life full of adventure, friends and family.
Rose established herself in a successful career in the hotel business. This success story occurred at a time when women with careers were few and far between. She enjoyed many summers working at resorts in Muskoka. She loved to swim and took full advantage of the opportunity to enjoy her favorite sport. The Banff Springs Hotel in Banff Alberta, The Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, The Manoir Richelieu in Malbaie Quebec and The King Edward Hotel in Toronto are some of the internationally famous resorts and hotels that invited Rose to join their staff.
Rose married her husband Rod at the age of 27. Subsequently she abandoned her career to fulfill the roll of dedicated wife, and loving Mother to her four children James, Rosemary – born on Rose's birthday, Keith and Pamela. Rose always put the needs and wants of her family ahead of her own personal requirements. She gave her love and support unconditionally, she devoted her time, energy and free spirit to the betterment of her family.
She dearly loved her three wonderful granddaughters Caelyn, Letha and Lindsay. Rose scrimped and saved from her meagre income so that she could make a financial contribution to their educations. All three girls are advancing in careers or their education and all have promising futures. More recently she embraced Winfred Rose as her adopted granddaughter. Winnie was born on Rose's birthday October 23, in Uganda, Africa.
Rose's large extended family and her many friends were extremely important to her. As soon as she was able, she made significant financial contributions to help her elderly parents. Throughout her married life Rose and Rod took in and helped many relatives and friends. Most importantly, her beloved sister Mary and her two children May and Robert joined the family to recover from the unexpectedly early passing of their husband and father. Other nieces and nephews were provided temporary homes and support at difficult points in their lives. Rose cared for her Mother in her final year. She always looked out for others who were less fortunate than herself. When asked how she was doing or feeling her answer was always "Top Shape." Her positive, can do attitude was always an inspiration to others. In many ways anyone who knew Rose had a true friend and benefited from her kindness and generosity.
Rose valued her independence enormously. After all her children were safely on their own she took on new adventures with gusto. She moved to the Peace River area of Alberta for a few years to have a new a different life style. Rose made many good friends and had many wonderful experieneces. Later she returned to Ottawa where she became an indispensable companion to several different elderly people. Her care and attention was greatly appreciated by the families and she is still remembered fondly on special occasions. She retired from this career in her 80's but continued to drive friends and neighbours on errands until 3 years ago. Up until she was admitted to hospital she was still looking out for her neighbours, occasionally feeding them dinner, helping with their laundry and being a friend.
We will always remember her many, many colourful stories and anecdotes. Some of you may have a small giggle when you think about
– Granny Severn with Billy the goose
– Rose sneaking out to dancing lessons which were not approved of by her very proper mother
– The spirits helping Granny Severn find the lost car keys at her home in Ceylon
– The kind and generous Jewish store keeper
– The horse liniment scalp treatment
– Smuggling her niece Mary into the staff residence at the Elgin House, so that Mary could benefit from the healthy lifestyle in Muskoka.
– Learning to drive by herself in the neighbourhood
– Learning to hold a standard car on a hill
– Getting cousin Robert dressed for cousin Audrey's wedding
– Being stuck in a snowy mountain pass as a passenger in a transport truck filled with live bees
– Trapped in a snow storm with Pamela while traveling to Ottawa
– Reading peoples fortunes in the tea leaves
– Finding a rat in the toilet of a Rockcliffe home
– and there are many, many more that we will recall when thinking of Rose.
Rose was a free spirit, independent, self-sufficient, frugal but generous to others, kind and selfless. Above all she was a loving mother and grandmother. Rose will be greatly missed by family and all who were privileged to know her.
Place Of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Spouse: Rod McAulay (divorced) Wedding Date: 1946-11-09 Children: Son James McAulay and Marilyn with grandaughter Caelyn & partner Mark and grandaughter Letha, Daughter Rosemary Arcand and husband Crayden, Son Keith McAulay, Daughter Pamela Lyster and grandaughter Lindsay Interests/Hobbies: Dancing, Swimming, Big Band Music, Family and Friends
In April 1912 Mary Severn was to set sail to join her husband John Severn in Toronto Canada. She was to sail on the brand new Titanic out of Southampton, England. At the last moment Mary had a premonition of disaster and refused to set sail. Had Rose's mother not heeded her premonition we would not be here celebrating Rose's life.
Rose Winnifred was born October 23, 1921 the 11th child of 12 children. On presentation of the tiny and fair baby to her mother, the nurse commented "she looks like a beautiful white Rose". Her name was decided.
White roses are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings, but their quiet beauty has also made a bouquet of white roses a perfect way to say, "I'm thinking of you." Rose, we are thinking of you. White roses are a symbol of honour, heavenliness, spiritual love and respect. White roses are also a symbol of a holy and spiritual union between the departed soul and God in heaven. Each of us will remember Rose differently and perhaps take away some of these symbolic meanings from this celebration of her life.
As a girl, Rose ran everywhere so she wouldn't miss a moment of a new adventure. She charged ahead in life and experienced a rich and rewarding life full of adventure, friends and family.
Rose established herself in a successful career in the hotel business. This success story occurred at a time when women with careers were few and far between. She enjoyed many summers working at resorts in Muskoka. She loved to swim and took full advantage of the opportunity to enjoy her favorite sport. The Banff Springs Hotel in Banff Alberta, The Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, The Manoir Richelieu in Malbaie Quebec and The King Edward Hotel in Toronto are some of the internationally famous resorts and hotels that invited Rose to join their staff.
Rose married her husband Rod at the age of 27. Subsequently she abandoned her career to fulfill the roll of dedicated wife, and loving Mother to her four children James, Rosemary – born on Rose's birthday, Keith and Pamela. Rose always put the needs and wants of her family ahead of her own personal requirements. She gave her love and support unconditionally, she devoted her time, energy and free spirit to the betterment of her family.
She dearly loved her three wonderful granddaughters Caelyn, Letha and Lindsay. Rose scrimped and saved from her meagre income so that she could make a financial contribution to their educations. All three girls are advancing in careers or their education and all have promising futures. More recently she embraced Winfred Rose as her adopted granddaughter. Winnie was born on Rose's birthday October 23, in Uganda, Africa.
Rose's large extended family and her many friends were extremely important to her. As soon as she was able, she made significant financial contributions to help her elderly parents. Throughout her married life Rose and Rod took in and helped many relatives and friends. Most importantly, her beloved sister Mary and her two children May and Robert joined the family to recover from the unexpectedly early passing of their husband and father. Other nieces and nephews were provided temporary homes and support at difficult points in their lives. Rose cared for her Mother in her final year. She always looked out for others who were less fortunate than herself. When asked how she was doing or feeling her answer was always "Top Shape." Her positive, can do attitude was always an inspiration to others. In many ways anyone who knew Rose had a true friend and benefited from her kindness and generosity.
Rose valued her independence enormously. After all her children were safely on their own she took on new adventures with gusto. She moved to the Peace River area of Alberta for a few years to have a new a different life style. Rose made many good friends and had many wonderful experieneces. Later she returned to Ottawa where she became an indispensable companion to several different elderly people. Her care and attention was greatly appreciated by the families and she is still remembered fondly on special occasions. She retired from this career in her 80's but continued to drive friends and neighbours on errands until 3 years ago. Up until she was admitted to hospital she was still looking out for her neighbours, occasionally feeding them dinner, helping with their laundry and being a friend.
We will always remember her many, many colourful stories and anecdotes. Some of you may have a small giggle when you think about
– Granny Severn with Billy the goose
– Rose sneaking out to dancing lessons which were not approved of by her very proper mother
– The spirits helping Granny Severn find the lost car keys at her home in Ceylon
– The kind and generous Jewish store keeper
– The horse liniment scalp treatment
– Smuggling her niece Mary into the staff residence at the Elgin House, so that Mary could benefit from the healthy lifestyle in Muskoka.
– Learning to drive by herself in the neighbourhood
– Learning to hold a standard car on a hill
– Getting cousin Robert dressed for cousin Audrey's wedding
– Being stuck in a snowy mountain pass as a passenger in a transport truck filled with live bees
– Trapped in a snow storm with Pamela while traveling to Ottawa
– Reading peoples fortunes in the tea leaves
– Finding a rat in the toilet of a Rockcliffe home
– and there are many, many more that we will recall when thinking of Rose.
Rose was a free spirit, independent, self-sufficient, frugal but generous to others, kind and selfless. Above all she was a loving mother and grandmother. Rose will be greatly missed by family and all who were privileged to know her.
Place Of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Spouse: Rod McAulay (divorced) Wedding Date: 1946-11-09 Children: Son James McAulay and Marilyn with grandaughter Caelyn & partner Mark and grandaughter Letha, Daughter Rosemary Arcand and husband Crayden, Son Keith McAulay, Daughter Pamela Lyster and grandaughter Lindsay Interests/Hobbies: Dancing, Swimming, Big Band Music, Family and Friends
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