Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Rose M. Hedges

Female 1914 - 2013  (99 years)


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  • Name Rose M. Hedges 
    Born 22 Jan 1914  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Rose M. Broomfield 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-419899 
    Died 9 Mar 2013  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I419899  Generations
    Last Modified 9 Sep 2024 

    Family James Alexander Broomfield,   b. 1 Dec 1912, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Mar 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 100 years) 
    Children 
     1. Peter J. Broomfield,   b. 1946,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 11 Sep 2024 
    Family ID F271185  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BROOMFIELD, Rose M.

      Passed away peacefully, at Saint Luke's Place on Saturday, March 9, 2013, in her 100th year. Rose was born in Galt, to the late Thomas and Alice (Scott) Hedges, on January 22, 1914. She was predeceased by her six brothers and five sisters and also, by a son, Peter James in May 1946. Beloved wife of 72 years to James A. Broomfield. Loved mother of Barbara (Joe) Nowak of Wellesley and cherished Grams to Kate (Duncan) Gibson of Etobicoke and Meg (Mike) Gardner of Sault Ste. Marie. Great-Grams to Willow Gibson. Rose taught Sunday School, for many years at Trinity Anglican Church and contributed her time to church activities. She organized the setting up of the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics, for over 25 years in Galt. In 1993, Rose was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Confederation by the Governor-General for her significant contribution to her community. Rose was an avid and skilled bridge player with the same group for over 50 years. She enjoyed curling at the Galt Curling Club, both socially and competitively with Women's and Mixed groups. Above all, Rose was a loving and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother, who provided a welcoming home for her family and friends. The family will receive friends at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St., Cambridge on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., for Memorial Visitation. Cremation has taken place.

      Waterloo Region Record 11 mar 2013

  • Sources 
    1. [S2858] z Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      [NE] James BROOMFIELD/ died/ Mar. 21, 1942/ aged 76 years/ Annie W. WOLFE/ his wife/ died Jan. 4, 1952/ aged 82 years/ Son James A./ 1912-2013/ Wife Rose M./ 1914-2013/ Son Peter J./ 1946- /

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Mar 2013 - Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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