Germaine Mary Roth

It is with great sadness that the family of Germaine Mary Roth announces her passing on Friday, September 6, 2013 at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario, 23 days short of her 103rd birthday.

Germaine was born on September 29, 1910 in Pinewood, Ontario. She was one of 9 children and grew up on the family farm. She married Norman Roth on April 17, 1933 and together they settled in Rainy River then later in Fort Frances, to raise their family. She worked at the LaVerendrye General Hospital for 22 years as a dietician and pastry chef, where she was liked and respected. Year’s later staff would still approach her to talk about their time in the kitchen together. After retiring Germaine travelled every chance she got, in fact she spent so much time away that one of her daughters started calling her the Roadrunner. One of her favourite trips was to British Columbia, a 99th birthday present, to visit with family. When at home Germaine always kept busy; her hands were continuously knitting for the grandchildren, doing cross stitch or other crafts. She loved being with family and friends and welcomed all with her excellent cooking. Gardening was another of her passions, so much so it seemed like she had 10 green thumbs. Even after moving to Columbus Place she continued to grow tomatoes, beans, cucumbers and flowers on her balcony every year. She was a long time member of the CWL and had strong Catholic beliefs.

She was predeceased by her parents Adelord and Olivine Desserre; husband Norman; son Donald; sons-in-law Ernie Multamaki, John Hacking and Harry Belbas; daughter-in-law Maureen Roth, brothers Edward, Wilfred, Alphonse and Eugene Desserre, sisters-in-law, Florence, Arvella, Sophie, Sally, and Marion.

Germaine leaves behind her children June Hacking, Harold (Priscilla) Roth, Ellen Belbas, Geraldine (Bill) Cullen, Dwaine (Leony) Roth and Earl Roth; grandchildren Vicki (Wayne) Jewell, Don (Patti) Roth, Glenda (Ken) Hatfield, Colleen (Dale) Brunetta, Randi (Ray) Gladu, Diana (Lauri) Kangas, Jamie (Tina) Roth, Linda Angus, Wayne (Sue) Storey, Larry (Dawn) Storey, JoAnne (Ray) Sims, Michael (Adriana) Roth, Geoffrey (Kaarina) Roth, Andy Multamaki, Wendy Fulton, Sherri (Ray) Weremczuk, Tamara (Mark) Davies, Maria (Bud) Roth, Elizabeth (Balin) Roth, Cheryl (Wayne) Angus and Bruce Roth; 27 great grandchildren; 19 great great grandchildren; sisters Jean Langen, Celina (Nick) Chuhay and Lilia Williamson (Stan Melanson); brother Lawrence (Ella) Desserre as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fort Frances, Ontario with Father Victor DeGagne officiating.

The pallbearers will be: Don Roth, Jamie Roth, Bruce Roth, Andy Multamaki, Adam Jewell, Jeff Angus

If family and friends so desire, memoriam donations may be made to the Riverside Health Care Foundation for the Palliative Care Room at LaVerendrye General Hospital, 110 Victoria Avenue, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 2B7.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com