Obituary

Best friend and wife of Dave for 52 years; mom of Tom (Tammy) and Sue (Mel Priebe) ever loving Grandma of Brandon (Jenica), Amelia, Matthew (Madi) and Andrew; precious Great Grandma of Keenan. Rosemary was a daughter of the late Edward 1978 and Margaret 2001 McKeown of Elora; preceded in death by her sisters Mary, Dorothy, Adele and Joan as well as brothers Eddie and Raymond. She is survived by her sister Cathy (Martin Bootsman) and a great number of loved ones in both her extended families and cherished friends. Fully aware that life is not without its thorns, Rose spent much of her time caring for others. Whether offering comfort to someone in their final days or a homemade chocolate pie ‘just because’, she always found a deeply meaningful way to touch the lives of those around her. Rose lived so much of her life loving God by loving others and serving through her gifts of hospitality and empathy. For those who did not know Rose, we, as her family, are sorry for your loss – you truly missed out. For those of us who knew her well, nothing can rival her true beauty – an incredible combination of faith, strength, joy and compassion. We will meet again… where Roses never fade and we will join you in the sweet by and by. Rosemary’s death was due to serious medical conditions, most critically, lung disease. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Wellington would be appreciated. Friends will be received at Crestwicke Baptist Church, 400 Speedvale Ave. E., Guelph, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 1:00pm. Service to follow at 1:00pm at Crestwicke Baptist Church. Reception to follow in the church hall. Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com. A tree will be planted in memory of Rosemary A. Bott in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.