Emma Mae Osman

Emma is survived by her four stepchildren and their families; brothers John Roseveare, Kenton, Manitoba and Wallace (Lillian) Roseveare, Halifax, Nova Scotia; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents John and Dorothy (Fletcher) Roseveare, two sisters and five brothers.

Emma grew up in the Carman-Sperling area. She loved life and adventure. Upon completing high school, Emma joined the war effort, working first in a factory sewing military uniforms, later as “Rosie the Riveter”, building airplanes and ships. After the war she returned to Winnipeg, attended Success Business College and found employment as an executive secretary. She travelled extensively making several trips to England to visit family.

Emma found great satisfaction in her many volunteer activities. For many years she helped out with the Polio victims. She served as President of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital Guild, telephone counsellor for “ It’s a New Day” and care giver for numerous sick and indiviuals needing a caring friend.

At Emma’s request cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Thomson “In the Park” Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Pastor Jeff Romas Officiating.

Interment will take place at the Roseveare Family Plot in Sperling in the Summer of 2017.

Many thanks to the staff at Tuxedo Villa Personal Care Facility, who made an extra ordinary effort to make Emma’s last few months comfortable.