March 17,1933 – October 31,2019
Passed peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph.Predeceased by husbands Carl Dahl and Richard Kelly, and brother George.Loving mother to Birgit Hamilton, nee Dahl (John),Mark Dahl (late Julie) and Owen Kelly (Claire).Also survived by grandchildrenErin and Tory Dahl,Eamon and Hugh Kelly, andsiblings Richard, John and Judy(Smyth).
Born in Ireland,Rosemary immigrated to Canada in 1957and worked in dietary management at WCB andThe Toronto Hospital.She was a devoted Catholic and long-time CWL member.Rosemary loved all gatherings of family and friends. She hosted great parties, cooked fabulous food, played good bridge and excelled at golf, tennisand skiing. Rosemary delighted in attending the Stratford Festival and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fairand enjoyed many Scottish Country Dance balls.She was an accomplished equestrian, an avid gardener, and a dog lover.The Puslinch rose garden that Rosemary tended was her pride and joy for many years and it continued a tradition from her Irish home. Rosemary’s sense of humour, smile and laugh will be missed by family and friends.
Many thanks to the 2-North team, volunteers, and staff at St.Joseph’s for their compassion and care.
A funeral Mass will be held Nov.25, 10 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Freelton, ON.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Rosemary’s memory to St. Joseph’s, your church or charity.