Obituary for Rosemary Kearns
Passed away peacefully at Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Rosemary Joan Kearns (nee Sheppard) of Petrolia and formerly of Raleigh Township, was in her 97th year. Rosemary was predeceased by her husband Henry “Hank” Kearns (2009) and her son, Peter (Maryanne) (1999), and her brother Alfred Sheppard.
> She will be missed by her daughters Nancy Hind (Brian) and Susan McEwan (Rolfe). Grandchildren Candace Hind-Dersch (T.J), Courtney Hind (Chad), Katy Hind (Matt), Bryce McEwan (Lanna), Megan McEwan, Travis McEwan (Laura), Jeremy Kearns, Christopher Kearns (Crystal), and her 11 great-grandchildren Carter, Hudson, Logan, Lauren, Audrey, Ada, Simon, Myla, Parker, Dustin and Emily.
Born in London, England, she met Henry during World War II when she was part of London Fire Service. She considered herself a Pioneer on a great adventure when she came to Canada as a War Bride in 1945. Rosemary was well known as skilled card player, a voracious reader, and enjoyed spending time at her cottage near Port Loring.
> A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, 4059 Petrolia Line, Petrolia. Visitors will be received prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. to the service time. Masks are mandatory in the Funeral Home. As expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Petrolia Community Fund (www.sarniacommunityfoundation.ca) and Sarnia Humane Society (www.sarniahumanesociety.com).
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January 22 1925 November 6 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Rosemary Kearns January 22 1925 November 6 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Petrolia, Province: Ontario