It is with deep sorrow and saddened hearts that the family of the late Rita Rose (nee Cox) announces her peaceful passing on Friday March 27, 2020 at the long term care unit at Dr. Charles L Legrow Health Center at the age of 83 years. Leaving to mourn with many fond and precious memories her son and his wife, Melvin (Tracey) Rose of Isle aux Morts both of whom she adored with her whole heart. She will also be fondly remembered as the quiet and gentle soul and cherished friend of her many cousins, extended family and large circle of friends including her caregivers that she had at home, her friends and caregivers at Mountain Hope Manor and the staff and residents of the Long Term Care Unit.

Rita was predeceased by her Mother Emily Spicer, husband John Rose in December of 2007, her brother John W Cox, her mother and father in law and her sisters and brothers in law. There will be a viewing on Sunday form 2-4 and 7-9 pm at St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church in Rose Blanche for anyone who would like to stop by to pay their respects to the family. A private funeral service will take place on Monday. March 30, 2 pm At St. Michael's and All Angels Anglican Church officiated by The Rev. Canon Jeffrey Petten, interment will follow at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road. Funeral arrangements in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300.

Forever In Our Hearts

Due to the Current Public Health Advisory of the COVID- 19, the general public can attend the viewing in intervals of 5 people at a time in the wake room of the church, but as noted above the funeral service has to be private. Thank you for your cooperation on this most important matter.There will be a TV set up outside of the church for the Funeral Service so the general public can still attend the service Via Live Broadcast.