MacDONALD: On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Rosalind “Roz” Janet (Brockie) MacDonald, of Grand Bend, was peacefully called to continue her journey, at the age of 71.
Roz is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Charles MacDonald; daughter, Rachel Kim, Rachel’s husband, George Kim, and grandchildren, Maya and Isaac Kim; brother, Dave Brockie, nephew, Kurt Brockie, Dave’s partner, Andrea Lyons, and Andrea’s daughter, Alexandra Lyons; and her Cape Breton and Germany family. Roz brought love into the lives of many and she will be dearly missed.
Roz was born in Montreal in 1952 to James Russell and Joyce Braid (Wallace) Brockie. She married Charles on July 21, 1973 in Ottawa. As a military family, Roz, Charles, and Rachel traveled and lived in many places. Post-military, she followed her love of travel and exploration around the world with Charles. She was a proud banker and worked more than 30 years with Scotia Bank. Roz had a strong love of learning that she fostered throughout her life, starting at Queen’s University. Later in life, her faith called her to continue her learning at the Atlantic School of Theology. She was appointed to be the Lay Pastoral Minister and her work in ministry touched many lives. In everything that she did, Roz always brought faith and heart.
The MacDonald family would like to thank everyone who has helped us through this painful journey. With special thanks to nurses Kaitlyn and Fallon from SE Health, Dr. Welch and the team at the Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer, and nurses Karlee and Joanna and the entire Palliative Care Team at Victoria Hospital.
There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 498, Grand Bend on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer (https://lhsf.ca/inspiring-story/baker-centre-pancreatic-cancer), Wounded Warriors Canada (https://woundedwarriors.ca/donate/), or a charity of your choice.
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Diane Furtney
So very sorry to hear of Roz’s passing. She was a wonderful gal, and a member of our coffee and lunch group when I lived in Grand Bend several years ago. Condolences to the family
Jill & Ralph
Dear Charles, Rachel, Dave & families,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of an amazing woman.
Though we only knew Roz a few short years, she left her mark. Her legacy of kindness will continue to inspire us. Grateful to have known her.
Keeping you in our thoughts.
Jill & Ralph Geiger
Patti Cowan-Leslie
Charles and family….I am sending my deepest condolences to you. Roz was a very special person, with a kindness that radiated from her. I feel honoured to have met her .
I am so sorry for your loss.
Patti Cowan-Leslie
Joe and Sandy Rozon
Charlie and family Please accept our condolenses. Roz was a special person and she will be missed by many. What a beautiful picture of Roz, We first became acquainted with you and Roz in Germany and we became friends there, and then, you arrived in Victoria after we had been posted back to Victoria from Germany. I don’t know if you knew that we became firm friends over the past few years on Facebook (how lovely it was to be able to communicate so easily) thank goodness for computers, it definitely brought people closer together. Can’t remember when you lived on the Island, but after Germany we remained friends and also after you left the Island. We spoke on the phone through good and bad times. She was a caring and wonderful friend and we kept each other up to date talking about those we knew both in Germany and in Canada. She kept us up to date on your comings and goings, the trips and friends we both knew. Even after her diagnosis we continued to play “Words with Friends” on FB and we were evenly matched. I shall miss these times, we had some fun conversations. She will be missed by many. I will remember her always. Here is something I found and I think it is something that will help through this sad time and in days to pass. “She’s in the sun, the wind, the rain, she’s in the air you breathe with every breath you take. She sings a song of hope and cheer, there’s no more pain, no more fear. You’ll see her in the clouds above hear her whisper words of love, you’ll be together before long, until then listen for her song.
Elizabeth Goldie
We were called the Ski Bunnies! In 1982 a group of Scotiabankers from Kingston Ontario decided to start going away for a ski weekend as a yearly retreat. Roz was the youngest and there were 9 of us. For over 30 years we would faithfully go away, there was always laughter and maybe a few tears but always fun to get together.
Sadlyt as we grew older we retired and went in different directions, there are now only 4 left. We still keep in touch through social media and follow each others adventures in retirement.
Roz we will miss you and think of you often.
Bev, Joanne, Pat and Liz.
Fraser Fiegenwald
Charles & family, so sorry to hear of Roz’s passing. It was a blessing for JC and I to have known you both in Bentsen Grove. You will be in our prayers. May God bless.
Fraser & JC Fiegenwald
Marg Deichert
Charles and family,
Sending hugs and prayers on the loss of Roz.
What an amazing woman.
Cherish all your memories – especially all the travel adventures.
Will miss seeing her at HCFBDC.
Marg Deichert
Susan Butler
My late husband Terry Butler and I first met Roz and Charlie when we bought their house in London in 2010. My husband was a pilot in the US Air force and we felt an immediate bond with another military family. Our friendship developed over the years and we visited them in Grand Bend and they stopped in to see us in Florida. Roz and I kept in touch and I was always impressed with her kindness, gentleness, amazing organization skills, love of family and wonderful sense of humour. You will be much missed Roz and forever loved and remembered. Rest in peace…and as Terry would say…fly high…
Barb Ferguson
Charles, although it was only a short period of time that I knew Roz, she touched my heart so. Such a lovey sole. I miss her smile each Sunday but will remember with a smile of my own.
Bob & Holly Meining
First, we would like to express our very heartfelt condolences to you, Charles and family on the loss of your wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. I first met Roz when we lived beside each other in residence at Queen’s. Then life happened: marriage, children, grandchildren, joy and loss. Although we lost touch over the years we were fortunate to reconnect through social media and a mutual friend until we were able to meet in person both at their lovely home in Grand Bean and at our cottage. We have many wonderful memories. Roz, gentle, loving and compassionate, we will miss you, my friend. Bob and Holly Meining
Ray and Lorraine Murphy
We first met Roz and and Charlie during their time at Bentsen Grove Resort in Mission, TX. Roz was a loving, caring person and a proud Canadian. She lived life to the fullest and she will be missed by all who knew her. Our deepest condolences to you Charlie and your family.
May she rest in Peace.
Kate Monk
Dear Charles and family: My sincere condolences to you at this heart-breaking time. It was a privilege to know Roz and I wish we had more years to spend together. A special person indeed who will not be forgotten.
Amalia Samakis
Roz, I’m so glad I got to meet you when I started at Masonville branch, it was a pleasure working with you until you left for the new branch at Fanshawe and Hyde Park , you left with Jean, you left us too soon, I’m so glad that I bumped into you at BeerTown that’s the last time I saw you.
Maureen
My heart is broken for the loss of this amazing lady who was so gentle and kind, warm and loving with everyone she met. I will miss her angelic nature and her beautiful smile that lit up any room she was in. Rosalind I will miss you, I am so grateful for the memories we shared and feel blessed to have known you. Rest in peace my friend. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rob & Carolyn Wilkie
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We are holding you close in thought and prayer during this difficult time. The world has lost someone so very special.
Nancy
Sharing brief but special times with Roz and Charles in Portugal are treasured memories.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Charles and family
So sorry to learn of Roz’s passing. We will miss her smile and wit, but have many good memories to hold onto. May your memories of her bring you comfort in the future. Our condolences to all