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Rosie Brown November 18, 1950 - April 12, 2020

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to mail@dcfh.ca subject heading: Brown or posted in condolences.

In loving memory of Rosie Brown who passed away on April 12, 2020 at the age of 69.

Rosie is survived by her husband Albert Kirkrude of 30 plus years together, daughters; Ruby Eisen (Frank Keesickquayash), Dorothy Eisen (Paul Lacourse), Laura Gaus and Marian Stump (Robert), step-son Delaney Bruyere (Marina Coates), step-daughter Deanna moose, grandchildren; Jaron and Jayden Eisen, Damian Coates, whom she raised this past year, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, sisters and brother-in-laws all in Ontario and the States.

Rosie had many hobbies. She participated in traditional healing and ceremonies, loved going to play bingo and thrift store shopping. She enjoyed powwows, camping and travelling to Vermilion Bay, Wabigoon, Big Grassy, Kenora, Emo and Fort Frances.

Visitation will take place at the following times at the Dryden Community Funeral Home:

Thursday, April 16, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Friday, April 17, 2020 from 11 a.m. until time of service.

A Traditional Service will take place on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home with a Native Elder officiating.

Interment will follow in the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation Cemetery.

Please observe social distancing and a limit of 10 people at any time in the Funeral Home and at the Cemetery.

Condolences(5)

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    Linda says
    April 16, 2020 at 2:45 am

    I already miss you and cannot believe you’ve left this realm. I shall see you someday and we will dance side by side again.
    Condolences to your husband, families, friends and community. ❤?❤

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    stella and gary tuesday says
    April 16, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    we will miss you rose we have precious memories of the times you were here we will hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain until we meet again.

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      Lisa Kooshet says
      April 17, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      My Condolences to Rosie’s children and partner in life and family with deepest respect to all, sending our love and prayers to all of you.
      The Belangers and Kooshet family are with you during this difficult time.

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    Brenda Comegan & family says
    April 17, 2020 at 1:02 am

    Condolences to Rose’s family and her husband Albert. I will miss our chats she was always smiling and so friendly she had a sweet personality going miss you.

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    Linda, Jim, and Emily Baraga. (Chisholm, MN, USA) says
    April 17, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    My Aunty, we keep talking about your smile, laughter and great sense of humor. We smile when we think of you. We are blessed to have had you in our lives and will miss you very much. My condolences to Uncle Albert and our family, and to Rose’s family as well.

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Donations may be made to Albert Kirkrude through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3

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