Porter, Rose Marie – Age 78 of Gays River, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2017, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro, surrounded by her family. Born in Halifax, she was the eldest daughter of the late Gordon and Violet Rayner.
Rose spent a lot of her time volunteering in the community and for others. She made a number of quilts and dozens of cookies for those less fortunate. She loved her children and grandchildren, and still had lots of love to share with everyone who made her home their own.
She will be loved and missed by children, Fawnda, Wesley, Delores, Natasha; their father, Blair; grandchildren, Angela, Mallory, Jamie, Victoria, Samantha, Morgan, Alanna; great-grandchildren, Brantley, Blake, Jaxon; brothers, Raymond, Elmer. She was predeceased by sisters, Vivian “Cookie”, Patricia.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 2 p.m., in St. Paul's United Church, Antrim, with Rev. Dr. Linda Yates officiating. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s United Church, or Third Place Transition House, Truro.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
