Eileen Mary Rossiter
1939-2022
It is with heavy
hearts and great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing
of Eileen Rossiter, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Leaving to
mourn are her husband, Douglas Rossiter; children, Susan White (John),
Debbie Hovanak (Joe), Denise Lambert (Ross), Catherine Rossiter
(Remy), Lisa Rossiter and Rick Rossiter (Annmarie); grandchildren,
Michael, Danielle, Meghan (Brad), Brittany, Bryan (Kimberly), Julia
(Ben), Conor (Malissa), Alexa, Claire, Erin, Charlie and David;
great-grandchildren, Miranda, Sheyanna, Reed, Jackson, Finn, Hayden,
Emerson, Alaska and Atlas, Archer and Reign; sister, Mary Dwyer (Kevin
– deceased); brothers, William Scanlon, Jerome Scanlon (Noreen);
sisters-in-law, Gloria Scanlon, Sue Bonderski, Doreen Bancroft and
Sandra Rossiter; brother-in-law, Wayne Rossiter (Florence – deceased)
as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and
friends.
She was predeceased by
her parents, Dominic and Emma Jane Scanlon; sisters, Elsie Mahar
(Aloysius), Ellen Gould (Raymond), Alma Lee (Matthew), Elizabeth
Prosper (Patrick); brothers, Leo Scanlon, Edward Scanlon (in infancy);
in-laws; Gerald and Catherine Rossiter; brothers-in-law; William
Rossiter, Gerald Rossiter and Tom Rossiter (Margaret).
Eileen hailed from the
Mi’kmaq community, and like the traditions of her ancestry,
she continually explored her surroundings and loved to discover new
experiences. She was proud of her heritage, passing this pride to her
children, her grandchildren and generations to come.
She was born on the
Great Northern Peninsula in Bartlett’s Harbor, NL and moved
to Corner Brook at the young age of 16. She later moved to St.
John’s where she met Doug who was in the military, stationed
in Torbay. They fell in love, married and grew their large family. She
was a strong, dedicated mother with a beautiful smile and a laugh that
would warm the hearts of those around her. Eileen worked hard raising
her family and brought abundant energy to everything she did which
continued until her passing. She loved the many lifelong friends she
made along the way.
Eileen was a generous,
charitable person that gave freely of her time and energy. She was a
devout Catholic and thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at the Church, the
Food Bank and other organizations within her community.
Eileen went by many
names, daughter, sister, wife, mother, Nan and Granny. She was a
special person to so many. Eileen has gone on a new journey, leaving
many behind. Through our memories she will live forever in a special
place in our hearts.
Cremation has taken
place and there will be no visitation or funeral service, by request.
Donations in memory may be made to Gander and area food banks.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Kentville. Online condolences and inquiries may be
directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
She Is
Gone
You can shed tears that she is
gone
Or you can smile because she has
lived
You can close your eyes and pray
that she will come back
Or you can
open your eyes and see all that she has left
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see
her
Or you can be full of the love
that you shared
You can cry and close
your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go
on.
Poem based on
a short verse by David Harkins
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Eileen Mary Rossiter 19392022..
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia