Obituary of Rosanna Barnes
ROSANNA BARNES
Frenchman’s Cove, BOI, NL
July 7th, 1924 – September 18, 2011
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Rosanna Barnes (nee Vater) announce her passing on Sunday, September 18th, 2011 in her 87th year. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her four children: William Henry (Joan) Barnes, Madeline (Peter) Maddigan, Vera (Austin) Hackett and Sheila (Howard) McCarthy; brothers: Stephen (Shirley) Vater, Joseph (Lillian) Vater and Richard White; sister: Mercedis (Clarence) Sheppard; sister-in-law: Joanne Vater; special friend: Alfred Pennell; 10 grandchildren: Darlene (Darren), Kevin (Melinda), Lisa, Marsha (Darryl), Tracy (Kevin), Laurie Joan, Rachel (Derrick), Glenda, Brad and Joanne; 14 great grandchildren: Brandon, Christopher, Andrew, Colton, Kelsy, Dylan, Brittany, Courtney, Tara, Cameron, Cody, Riley, Tristan and Rachel; one great great grandchild: Brodie; home care workers: Eva Hynes, Linda McHugh and Brittany Alyward; as well as many other relatives and friends. Predeceased by her loving husband, Enos Barnes; her parents: William John and Mary Thryfena; sister: Patricia Pennell (Limbergh) and her brothers: Patrick and James. The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Morris for the excellent care he provided to our mother during her time of need. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 21st at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Church in John’s Beach, Reverend Nellie Thomas officiating; followed by interment at the church cemetery. Visitation will take place at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 218 Curling Street, Monday, 7-9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.