Rose passed away peacefully at Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, London on Sunday, December 28, 2025 in her 98th year. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary (McIlhargey) Heenan, sisters; Sister Mary, Sister Delphine, Sister Lauretta, Sister Rita, Genevieve, brothers James, Zacharia, Patrick, and William. Cherished aunt of Frank and Mary Lou Heenan, Pat and Theresa Heenan, Mary and Jim Barnes, Anne and Scott Chambers, and Elaine and Al Henderson. Fondly remembered by her great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephew.
Rose was a graduate of Lucan High School and Sisters of St. Joseph School of Nursing. She was a proud lifelong nurse as a clinician, teacher and supervisor in London and Sarnia. She nursed many of her family members at home. Her care and warmth were felt wherever she went.
Special thank you to all the staff at Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph for their care and compassion during Rose’s stay.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Friday, January 2nd from 5 – 7 PM. Prayers will be held in the funeral home at 6 PM.
Rose’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 32922 Richmond Street, LUCAN on Saturday, January 3rd at 11 AM. Interment St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Lucan.
Donations to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Patti Deacon
Dear Frank, Anne and Families
On behalf of the Care Centre Team at the Sisters of St Joseph I want to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. Rose added such a unique flavour to our care centre with her wonderful sense of humour and, offering the odd teaching moment to staff and Sisters alike :) Rose settled in well and we all feel grateful for having known Rose and provide her with “Rose-centered care” – she will be missed; I know I will miss our every other day visit in my office ;). Rest in Peace Rose.
You are in our thoughts and prayers and; please feel free to visit anytime.
Take good care,
Patti
Jeff, Margaret & Jean Bryan
Our condolences to your family at Rose’s passing.
June and Hubert Arts
We were deeply saddened to hear of Rose’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbour and a dear friend, and she will be fondly remembered. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with her family and loved ones during this difficult time. May the many happy memories you shared bring comfort and peace.
With sincere sympathy,
Hubert and June Arts
Paul Culliton
Mary, Pat and Families.
Sorry to learn of the loss of your Aunt Rose.
Deepest sympathies are extended to you at this time.
Sincerely,
Paul and Nancy Culliton.
Anne Marie McGregor
Mary and Jim
Our sincere condolences to you.
Cyrille & Anne Hartman
Sending our sincere condolences to the Heenan Family.
Rose has been our neighbor for many years. Enjoyed our visits with her.
RIP
Cindy White
Frank and Mary Lou,
I used to love my chats with Rose when I delivered to her from the pharmacy. Even after I retired I visited with her a couple of times. She was always happy to see me.
Rest in Peace Dear Rose. ❤️
I will never forget you.
Cindy White
Bernadette Mercer (Clymans)
Sending our sincere condolences to the Heeman family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bernadette Mercer and all the Clymans family.
Alex Westman
My sincere condolences to the Heenan family. Rose was a truly wonderful lady.
Judith Darling
Rose was a dear friend of ours for many years.. I will miss our chats and of course a cup of “Red Rose” tea was had.
Blessings to Rose’s families
❤️ Judy and family
Fr. Paul Nicholson
I will offer Mass for Rose here in Cyprus. She was not only family, she was a true friend and a great inspiration. May her memory be eternal and her soul rest in peace.