Rosemary was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on January 11, 1922 and died peacefully in Edmonton on April 10, 2012 at the age of 90 years.
Rosemary devoted her life to taking care of her family and community. She was a gentle woman who possessed great inner strength. She will be remembered for her kindness, generous spirit, ever-present smile and delight in life.
Rosemary is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Johnson (Rob Dunseith), Coralie Cairns (John Sproule) and Linda Cairns (Duncan Knowler)–semicolon– and her grandchildren Lisa Watt (Travis), Allison Johnson, and Christian and Rory Knowler.
She was predeceased by her husband, Samuel John Cairns.
Rosemary’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Capital Care Lynwood for their excellent care and many kindnesses.
Patti Connolly says
Hello Elizabeth, Coralie, Linda, Rosemary\’s grandchildren and other family members. I was saddened to learn of your loss and wanted you to know how Rosemary and Sam have forever touched my life. Rosemary was such a gracious and gentle lady and I appreciated the opportunity to learn from her. Imagine the world if everyone that passed was described as being gentle, kind, generous, smiled a lot and delighted in life. What a legacy, how different would the world be? She was a dear and a sweetheart and I charish my memories of her.
I am thinking of you all.
Patti Connolly 435 4445
Doris Whittaker says
I would like to send condolences to Rosemary\’s family from myself , my sister Evelyn Bergin in Virginia,USA, and my daughter, Rebecca Burton in Stony Plain. Rosemary was my cousin and dear friend when we were growing up in Moose Jaw. I have many fond memories of times we spent together on our farms, and in town. With sincere sympathy, Doris Whittaker, Spruce Grove,AB.
Arlene Carlstrom says
I have very fond memories of Mrs. Cairns, as my family lived next door to her and her family for about 30 years. I often looked after their house when they were away on vacation. I remember Mrs. Cairns as being a kind, gentle, and considerate woman. She always treated me with dignity and respect. I will never forget her kindness in baking a casserole for my mom after my grandma died.
Arlene Carlstrom says
I will never forget the kindness and consideration that Mrs. Cairns showed myself and my family in the thirty odd years that my family lived next to her family. She always treated me with dignity and respect. I will never forget her kindness in baking a casserole for my mom when my grandma died.