Rose was born on March 6, 1933 in Bathurst, NB to the late Rosaire Ubald Girard and to the late Eugenie (Gareau). She was a member of Église Catholique Notre-Dame des Neiges in Campbellton.
She was a busy stay-at-home mother of 9 children. When her youngest children were older, she sold Avon and became the “Welcome Wagon” lady in Dalhousie and surrounding areas. She loved both jobs as it gave her the opportunity to visit and become acquainted with many people. She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed many activities along with traveling and oil painting. She was always kind and gracious with everyone she met. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Wayne) Mullin of Miramichi, son Michael (Dora Laviolette) of Dalhousie, son Patrick of Dalhousie, son Alexander (Sandy) (Mary Irving) of Halifax, NS, daughter Catherine (Richard) Boudreau, daughter Maureen (Greg) St. Onge of Upper Coverdale, daughter Pamela (Walter) Martyn of Dalhousie, daughter Cecile (Ian) Bland of Ottawa, ON, daughter Lucille Lynch (Paul LeBlanc), of Miramichi, NB along with 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Rene Girard and granddaughter Sonia Boudreau.
A funeral mass will be held at St. John Baptist Church in Dalhousie (340 Church Lane) on Saturday October 28, 2023 at 11:00 am.
Family will welcome friends and family at Maher’s funeral Home, 421 Victoria St., Dalhousie on Thursday October 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Donations may be made either to the Diabetes Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the MS Society or the Kidney Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at maherdalhousie.com for the family.
The Letourneau Family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the kindnesses and care shown to Rose from health professionals during her many stays at both the Bathurst and Campbellton Hospitals, especially in her final days.
A reception will be held at the La Source Restaurant in Charlo following the interment.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted in the care of Maher’s funeral Home, Dalhousie.
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