Obituary of ROSE MATTES

ROSE MATTES (NEE DENICH) May 24, 1923 - December 4, 2014 With overwhelming sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Connie (Dennis), son Philip, grandchildren Jamie (Kelly), Amanda (Rob), and grandson Rylan. Great grandchildren Alyssa, Tyler, Justin and Jerrica. nieces Eileen, Judy, and Mara, nephew Davis and many friends. Rose was predeceased by her loving husband Philip, daughter Lorraine, sisters Laura and Mary as well as brothers Rudolph and Leo. Rose was born in Melville, Saskatchewan and later the family moved to Grayson, Saskatchewan. As a child, Rose helped her father in his blacksmith shop and she also helped with the delivery of a baby when she was only l2 years old. Rose’s work life started at age 16 with various jobs including being a nanny, housekeeper, waitress and factory worker. She later went on to work for the Post office, where she retired after 30 years of service at age 64. Rose and Phil then bought a cottage at Hillside Beach, where the family enjoyed 30 years of berry picking, walks, card playing, and just being together. Rose loved this. Rose’s pancakes and coffee were world class! Rose met her husband Philip while walking with her sister, Laura, on the boardwalk at Winnipeg Beach. Philip whistled at them as they walked by and Rose whistled back. That was the start of a loving 58 year marriage. They married on November 4, 1944. Lorraine, Connie and Philip arrived a few years later. Most of all Rose loved her family. Family was everything to her. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of her Life will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. Interment at a later date. The family welcomes any stories or pictures of your favourite moments with Mom. The family would also like to thank the staff at Fred Douglas Lodge, especially the Elm Unit for their ongoing loving care that they provided to Rose over the last few years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.