Rosalie Elizabeth Blois

Rosalie Blois, 62 of Fredericton, N.B., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on April 3, 2007. Born in Bonavista, Newfoundland, Rosalie was the daughter of the late Gladstone and Margaret (Peg) Lester.

Rosalie is survived by her husband Kitchener (Kit) Blois of Fredericton, daughters Tina (Jack Korycki) of Yellowknife, NT, Jackie (Glen Pugh) of Parksville B.C., Joannne (Bryan Ramsay) of Mahone Bay, N.S., Jill (Peter Rose) and beloved grandchildren Emma and Patrick Rose of Calgary, AB and special nephew James Swan (Stephanie) of Avondale, NF. She is also survived by brothers Edward (Kathy) Lester of Hope, B.C., Philip (Mona) Lester of Red Deer Alberta, Bert (Madonna) Lester of Fredericton, N.B., and sisters Carol Chamberlain, Dease Lake, B.C., and Debbie (Larry) Paun of Calgary, AB. as well as numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws across Canada. Rosalie was predeceased by her brother Eric and sister Beatrice.

Rosalie enjoyed quilting, sewing, and gardening, and was an avid fund raiser and leader of the annual Run for The Cure team “Rosebuds”. She was a kind and generous soul who touched and enriched the lives of all who were lucky enough to meet her on her very short journey through life. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

The family will receive friends and relatives at McAdams Funeral Home, 160 York Street, Fredericton between 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Friday, April 6, 2007. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 7, 2007 at 2:00 P.M with The Very Rev. Keith Joyce officiating at Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton, N.B. followed by a reception at Cathedral Memorial Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.