Roseline McKibbin

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Roseline (Rose) McKibbin, at the age of 95 on February 13, 2023. Rose passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her kind heart, sense of humour, warm smile and generosity. She touched the lives of everyone she met. Her presence will be deeply missed but she will be forever remembered.

Rose was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, William (Bill) McKibbin as well as her daughter Patricia, sister Maureen (Molly) and brother John. Rose will be missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Linda (Peter), Joy, William, Brian (Karen) as well as her grandchildren, Melissa, Alexander, Anthony, Robert, Melanie, Ashley, Michael, Mark, David, and Steven. She also leaves behind a legacy of great-grandchildren, including Fiora, Harrison, Lila, Stella, Oliver, Isabella, Sawyer, Noah, Ella, Sophia, and Callum. Rose was also cherished ‘Auntie Rosie’ to numerous relatives and close friends, including the Watts, Cogger, Thompson, Hayes and McKibbin families.

Rose was born in Montreal, Quebec on April 13, 1927 to Michael and Johanna Woods. Rose married her first husband, Herbert Bolton, with whom she had two daughters, Linda and Patricia. After Herbert sadly predeceased, Rose met and married Bill in 1955, with whom she had two more children, William and Brian, whom they raised with Rose’s daughters (Linda and Patricia) and Bill’s daughters (Joy and Janis). Raising six children kept her busy but Rose always made time for family and friends whether it was weekly card games or hosting holiday get-togethers. When her children were grown, she worked part time at Sears for several years with her sister Molly. They really enjoyed working and spending time together.

Rose and Bill moved out to North Vancouver, BC in 1981 where they spent their retirement years which included volunteering for the church and community as well as helping their children with raising their own children and travelling. After Bill sadly passed away in 2015, Rose continued to be actively involved in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She spent the last several years living at a retirement residence in North Vancouver (Chartwell Churchill House), where she made many wonderful friends and lasting memories.

The family would like to thank the amazing nurses and doctors at Lions Gate Hospital for their compassion and attentive care in Rose’s final days. A Celebration of Life will be held in honour of Rose on April 14, 2023 at 1pm at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505, Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice.