Fox (nee Sharp) Margaret “Rose” , beloved wife of Don, passed away at the Vulcan Community Health Center on September 15, 2011 at the age of 67 years. Besides her loving husband Don, Rose is survived by two sons Boyd, Chad (Tammy) and daughter Phyllis (Brian) Conners; 8 grandchildren: Cameron, Kody and Shane Fox, Lucas Middleton (mom, Nancy), Cade and Dona-Rose Fox, Sable and Eden Conners; two brothers Bill (Lynne) Sharp and John (Dorothy) Sharp and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews as well as many other family members.
Rose was born in Vulcan to Helma and Bill Sharp. Her early years were spent on the family farm in the Berrywater district. Growing up Rose was involved in the Berrywater 4H Club. She met Don Fox in May, 1961 and they were married in August, 1962. They lived in Vulcan until they moved to the farm in 1980. Don and Rose dedicated their time to building their construction business until retirement in spring 2009.
Rose was devoted to raising her family and worked at the Peter Dawson Lodge for 8 years. She supported various Vulcan organizations.
A special thank you to Dr. Wade and staff at the Vulcan hospital for their outstanding care provided to Rose over the past few months. In lieu of flowers, tributes in Rose ’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Hospital Ladies Auxiliary at Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0
Celebration of Life service was held held Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan United Church with Sue MacDonald DM officiating.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. To e-mail condolences, visit www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca