Obituary of Rose Magnuson

MAGNUSON, Rose Emma (nee Beliveau) On Tuesday, April 22, 2008, Rose Emma Magnuson passed away peacefully in her 91st year. Beloved wife for almost sixty years of the late Edgar Theodore Magnuson. Dear mother of Karen Weiler, mother-in-law of Bobby and grandmother of Nancy and Catherine. Sister of the late Patricia Croteau and the late Madgella Chambers. Survived by sister Beatrice Gendron, 93, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Rose spent most of her life in Saskatchewan and enjoyed such outdoor activities as gardening, picking wild berries, fishing, boating and swimming. The long Saskatchewan winters turned her into an avid bridge player and she became a Life Master. Another favourite pastime was listening to music and she loved any music that had a beat. After moving to Toronto, she spent many happy hours attending local concerts and musical shows, always perfectly turned out with hat and gloves. A feisty, independent senior, she eventually succumbed to the ravages of Alzheimer's disease. The family wishes to express a very special thanks for their loving care, companionship and support, to her personal support worker, Neverlyn James, and the other devoted members of her 24/7 team, Marialyn Aguillon and Juvy Balquin. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Senior Persons Resident In North Toronto (SPRINT) homecare program, the Victorian Order of Nurses, or the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care at Mount Sinai Hospital. The individuals within these organizations enabled Rose to end her days in dignity in her own surroundings. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted in BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, 24 Cheritan Avenue (Yonge Street south of Lawrence Avenue) on Thursday at 11 a.m. In accordance with her wishes, Rose will be cremated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.