August 1, 1923 - January 7, 2014
Our mom, Rose Beatrice Johnston (nee Welsh) was born August 1, 1923 in Islington, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and passed away at Glacier View Lodge in Courtenay, January 7, 2014. Our mom is predeceased by husband Herb in 1988, parents Steve and Bell and 1 infant sister Sofia and two sisters Esther and Dorothy, and a daughter-in-law Irene. Mom is survived by four sons Kinsley Welsh in Newfoundland, Bruce (Molly), Tony (Carol), Glen (Donna) all of Courtenay. There are six grandchildren, Robin of Orillia Ont. Amanda of Courtenay BC, Torrey of Edmonton Albta, Jamie of Victoria, BC and Terry-Lynn and Glennis of Nfld. Also 5 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Maleena, Jacob, Mahayla and Logan.
Mom was dearly loved by all who knew her and what stood out to them was her strong faith in Jehovah and his promise of an earthly paradise. One of her favorite Bible verses was Isaiah 33:24 where it says in part, And no resident will say, I am sick. Her passions were her family, her ministry, and home and garden. Our family is so grateful for the loving care she received from staff and nurses at Glacier View Lodge and also Dr. Wiens.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1 at 2:00PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah鈥檚 Witnesses at 1581 Dingwall Rd.