Busby (Archibald), Rosealee – age 81 of Brookfield, formerly of Kemptown, has sadly passed away peacefully in her sleep during the wee hours of May 21, 2022.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Pat) Walton; sons, Michael (Carol), Corey (Cindy James); grandchildren, Erica (Michael Manuel), Mitchell, Cameron; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Maxwell. She also survived by her sister, Joan (Alec) Dunbar; brother, Alton Archibald; sisters-in-law, Elenore Archibald, Josie Archibald, Kathy Marvin; brother-in-law, Norm Hardy; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; including her two special cousins, Doris Knight and Sonja (Scott) Maclean; and her long-time friends, Rae Laberee and Sandra Kennedy.
Rose is predeceased by her husband, Bryan in 2019. Rose is also predeceased by her parents, George and Isabel (Hingley); brothers, Owen, Dexter, Henry, Phillip; sister, Vera (Tommy) Heighton, Connie (Ray) Barkhouse, Deborah Archibald; sisters-in-law, Joan Hardy and Margaret LeFort.
In 1959, Rose met her loving husband Bryan on a trip to Calgary with her brothers Owen, Dexter and Henry to find their fortune. Bryan’s career quickly had the couple moving across the country and settling in Nova Scotia. Over the years, Bryan’s career saw the family moving from place to place, but Rose always made each place feel like home for her family. In 1976, the Busby family settled back in Nova Scotia and would call this province home for the next 46 years. Once settled, Rose joined the garment manufacturer Stanfield’s Limited as a seamstress. Rose met many wonderful friends during her 30-year career at Stanfield’s; she retired in 2011 at age 70.
Rose loved spending time with her family and friends. Rose hosted many family gatherings at their home in Brookfield over the years, and welcomed friends, family, and neighbors into her home with open arms. Rose had a passion for sewing and a love for gardening; she also loved sitting and watching birds in her garden. Rose loved competition and didn’t miss an opportunity to take on anyone in washer toss or horseshoes. Rose loved to travel and made frequent trips out west to spend time with her family and friends. One of Rose’s fondest memories was the twice a year girls weekends spent at the farm with her daughter, daughters-in-law, cousins and friends. Rose will be remembered for her great smile, never ending hugs, and wonderful sense of humor.
There will be no formal funeral service, but a private burial will take place at the Kemptown Cemetery. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Summer Street Industries Foundation, New Glasgow.
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