Obituary of Rose McDonald

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rose “Rosie” McDonald announce her passing at the Carmelite House, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL on Monday June 12, 2023 at the age of 62. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her mother: Mildred McDonald, St. Alban’s, NL; sisters: Sandra (Ronald McDonald), St. Alban’s, NL, Shirley (George Berdos), Bridgewater, NS, Roberta McDonald, Barrie, ON, Wanda (Peter Kearley), Gander, NL, Rowena (Alvin Jacobs), Severn, ON & Sophia (Patrick Shaw), Acton, ON; brothers: Chesley McDonald Jr. (Charlotte), Halifax, NS & Lee McDonald (Cindy), Halifax, NS; special caregivers: Joan & Eddie Coles, Summerford, NL, as well as a large circle of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her father: Chesley McDonald; sister: sister: Louise Amirault; grandparents: Alexander & Martha McDonald, Robert & Margaret McDonald; step grandmother: Elizabeth McDonald. As we prepare to say goodbye to Rose “Rosie”, we will share some life lessons she left with us here on earth. Rosie taught us many things, through her, we learned it is possible to love without words, without limits and without reason. Through her presence, we saw past difficulties and see her beauty. Through her we learned kindness, patience and love. She was a constant reminder that our problems are not really problems, and to always be grateful for what we have in life. Through her, we learned to appreciate the little things and to embrace them…to try our best to see the good in everything. Even in our darkest days, try to see through the despair, try and see the rainbow, and know that once we endure the storm we will see the rainbow. Rose was our rainbow a beautiful color that enriched our lives each and every day. She was truly a blessing from above. Today we mourn her. Today we celebrate her, we will always remember her and value each and every life lesson we have learned from her, fly high sweet Rosie, we love you and will forever miss you. We hope you are dancing in the sky. Love Mom, Sandra, Shirley, Roberta, Wanda, Rowena, Sophia, Ches, Lee and families. Funeral service Friday June 16, 2023 at 11am at Hynes’ Coast of Bays Funeral Home, St. Alban’s, with Father Patrick Ousji officiating. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Hynes’ Coast of Bays Funeral Home, St. Alban’s.