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SHADDOCK: Rosemary ‘Rose’ of Grand Bend
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On August 27, 2026 @ 10:13 AM In Dashwood, Exeter, Obituary | 66 Comments
On Monday, August 24, 2026, Rosemary Shaddock passed away peacefully in her 67th year surrounded by her loving family in her home. Rose showed immense strength and courage the past two years in the face of her battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Loving partner of Ed Krohm. Loving mother of Jennifer Vanderkant, Janalynn Vanderkant and Darryl Vanderkant (Tracy). Loving Nana of Dara Meades, Kianna Huff, Simon Meades, Graysen Vanderkant, Abbie Huff, Evan Vanderkant and Lynnea Vanderkant. Predeceased by parents Earl and Nellie (nee Abbie Nicol) Shaddock and husband Charles Jozef Vanderkant.
Loving sister of Lorelie Battram (Dale deceased), Karen Gorman (predeceased) (Rick), Wendy Thompson (Carlyle predeceased), Debbie Wiseman (Jim), Julie Nelson (Ken predeceased), Vicki Huber (Del) and Doug Shaddock (Shawna). Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews and beloved friend to many.
Born in London, Ontario, Rose grew up in the Parkhill area where she attended the latter half of public school and high school. She married her husband Charles Jozef Vanderkant and farmed in the area until he passed in 1985. Rose continued to live in Parkhill after his death with her three children and pursued her CGA Degree, later moving to be closer to work in St.Marys where she worked for 26 years at a Chartered Accounting Office. Rose later moved back to Parkill and then Grand Bend and started working for Claussen Farms Custom Farming Inc as their Internal Corporate Accountant and Controller. She also had her own tax filing business for over 30 years.
Rose was a proud Legion Member for 31 years. She served on the Executive of Grand Bend Branch 498 for many years as Executive, 3rd Vice President, Treasurer and was awarded a Life Membership this past year. She was an active volunteer within the legion and loved attending social events. She loved her legion family and community.
In the community and by her friends she will be remembered as a bright, warm, energetic and caring individual who loved a good happy hour and dance party. She cared about others and always went out of her way to make sure those around her felt loved and valued. Ed, her children and grandchildren were the most important people in her life. To her grandkids, she was ‘Super Nana’ and will be remembered for her creative storytelling, wild adventures and many Super Nana events.
Rose was a force of nature. She faced many adverse life events with immense strength, courage and a determination to keep moving forward as she saw fit and she continued showing up in this way after her ALS diagnosis in 2024. She passed away on her own terms with dignity, ease and grace. She lived a full life and will be remembered for her charismatic, kind and generous personality. She was always the light in a dark room.
Our sincerest gratitude is extended to her family doctor, Dr. Van Osch for his above and beyond support in the community. Her palliative community care team, nurse Jane and Dr. Hammond for their kind and attentive approach to care. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Thomas for his compassionate and gentle approach to supporting his patients during their end of life.
A celebration of life will be held at the Grand Bend Legion, 20 Municipal Drive, on Saturday October 24th from 1 – 5 PM. Following a service, there will be a lunch and live music to celebrate Rose.
Donations in Rose’s memory can be made to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 498 (Grand Bend) or Jessica’s House (Exeter).
🌹 On to the next adventure……Sending sincere sympathies to all family and friends. I’m thankful to have known Rose for many years and will miss her sense of adventure, and fun, even though she usually blamed me! ♥️
beautiful picture of a beautiful lady. Rest in peace Rose, you will be missed by many
Dear Jen, Janalynn and Darryl,
I’m very sorry to hear about your mom‘s passing. Thinking of you all as you remember and celebrate the life of your mom.
From the first time I met Rose, I had a great admiration for her. She was always such a wonderful and caring person to all she knew. My Great Nephew Drew and Great Niece Presley loved Rose with all of their hearts and she them. Rose and I were more social media friends than hands on due to the fact we lived so far apart but whenever I was at her Sister’s, Vicki’s cottage, we were always happy to spend time with her. We all have lost an AMAZING FRIEND in Rose!
Rest In Peace Rose
Love Karen
😘😘😘❤️🌹
Ed, Jennifer, Janalynn, Darryl and family. My deepest condolences.
Not many people can leave a Legacy like Rose. Such a strong, loving, caring, kind person. RIP ROSE. 🙏
God Bless you all at this difficult time. She is so missed. Loved her.
Ed and Family
So sorry for your loss
Rose was a beautiful soul
Always remember the good times keep them close to your hearts
Hug
Love Fred and Brenda
Sending our condolences to all at this sad time
My heartfelt sympathy to Ed, Rose’s children, grandchildren and her siblings! RIP cousin Rose!
Our deepest condolences to the family. Having met Rose only a few times, her quiet , gentle presense was profound.
Vicki and Del and girls. You are always in our prayers.
Jenn and Janalynn,
For as long as I’ve known the two of you, you’ve LOVED your mom. As a teenager I thought it was so cool how cool you thought your mom was. I wanted to be like your mom when I had kids. She was so kind. She will be missed. Sending you love and prayer.
She will be missed and never forgotten… rip Rose
To Rose’s Family
We are sorry to hear Rose has passed away. Rose did our accounting for many years both personal and business Ulch Trailer Sales in Kirkton, while she worked in St Mary’s.
She was so great at her job, so patient and always took time to explain everything to us. Her work ethic was above and beyond. We, also became friends and enjoyed lunches out.
Rose was so proud of her family and we shared many stories. Treasure your memories in the days ahead.
Condolences to Ed, Roses family and friends , another angels got her wings
Fly with peace
My sincere condolences to Rose family. Rose was the friendliest person when we happened to meet up somewhere. I have many wonderful memories of Shaddock/Brass families visits. Much fun and laughter always.
RIP Rose.
Ed, Jennifer, Janalynn, Darryl and grandchildren. Our deepest condolences for your immense loss. Rose’s memory and light will shine on in all of you through your cherished memories. She was an incredibly kind and giving person. I feel so privileged to have known Rose even for such a short time. Sending love and hugs to you all.
Sending my deepest condolences to her children and family. May she rest in the sweetest of peace 🕊️
An absolute gem of a woman. She will be missed by so many. Thank you Rose, for your commitment to this community.
Oh “Aunt Rose”
You showed up, even when tough. You stood tall- even when you weren’t big in stature but your Ora filled a room.
You always gave me your presence, loving guidance even when I didn’t know the way.
I know she knew I loved her. & she loved me.
I hope you found peace. Till we meet again xo
You will forever be in my heart. You fought till the end Rose. I will miss our friendship and the fun times we shared. Rip until we meet again ♥️🌹🤗🌻😇
To all who loved Rose, our deepest sympathies. She had a lovely soul, and she will be missed.
ALS is a horrible disease. I am so sorry you are dealing with this. Much love. Condolences
My beautiful Rose. Such a wonderful person,friend,mom ,grandma ,sister, and so many other things. Sympathies go out to all the family -Ed , thank you for giving her such beauty in life right to the end . We will all feel this loss until we meet again.
I’m so sorry to hear of Rose she was an amazing women prayers prayers sentvto all her family and frriends
My sincere condolences to all of Roses’ family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all.
Rose was a bright light in life. Her dedication to her Legion family was unwavering. Always a smile on her face and very easy person to work with. She spoke of her family fondly and often. Heaven is a lot brighter.
My condolences to Ed, her family and many friends she was close to.
Jennifer, Janalyn and Darrel and your families, my deepest condolences for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to Lorelie, Wendy and Debbie and to all of Rose’s family, the Shaddock family were great neighbours many years ago. Rose was a flower girl at our wedding. Let your happy memories carry you through this difficult time.
To the Shaddock Families , so very sorry to hear of Roses passing , you have my Deepest Sympathy , Karen Simpson ( Greenfield )
Deepest condolences to Ed, family and friends. Rose was a beautiful soul that we were blessed to have known and may memories of her live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Not many people would drive a total stranger from outside a concert home from London to Grand Bend just because she was stranded, but Rose and Ed did. That’s the kind of warm, giving, and caring people they are. I will never forget Rose, and I will miss her terribly. My heart goes out to everyone who loved her. The world has lost a light, and heaven has gained an angel.
Lorelie and Family
Sorry to hear of Rose’s passing. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to Ed, Jennifer, Janalynn, Darel and Tracey, and your families, at the loss your loving Partner, dearest Mother and Nana. Rest in Peace, “Rose” of Grand Bend
Our sincere condolences go out to Ed and all of Rose’s family. Rose always had a warm smiling greeting when we would meet. Jim & Suzy Turnbull.
As I read of Rosemary’s passing, it was so apparent what a happy, hardworking,
strong lady your Partner, sister, Mom,Nana was.
I knew some of Shaddock family as I grew up in Parkhill.
Your Mom has left you the Gift of her love and strength which you will carry the rest of your life.
In sympathy,
Janis Brown- Capes
Sincere sympathy to all the family.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
So sorry about your sister, keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts.
Until you meet on the other side of the stars!
Deepest sympathy to Rose’s family and friends.
My deepest sympathy to Ed and all of Rose’s many family members. It was my pleasure to know her. Rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to Ed, Rose’s family, extended family and her many, many friends.
I have many fond memories of our school days together in Parkhill. Rose was a light in her community, and a pleasure to know. Rest in Peace dear lady, you have earned it.
Our sincere condolences sleeping beauty will always remember the dances that she was blessed to have with you. You always brought happiness to us. Her favourite people you and her Teddy bear. To know is too know. Fly high and rest in peace hugs until we meet again.🤗❤️😇
Although I didn’t know Rose, I did go to school for a couple of years with Lorelie, Karen, Wendy and maybe Debbie. You and all your siblings and Ed, have our sincere condolences.
Memories are keepsakes, treasure them forever.
To Ed and Rose’s family
So sorry to hear of Rose’s passing
My thoughts are with you.
Julie thank you for sending this very sad notice to me
Meeting your whole family taught me there are still caring families in this world. For the short time I met Rosemary she seemed to be a trooper just like you.
Please accept my condolences and let your family know that I will keep them in my prayers.
To all of Rose’s family and friends we send our sincerest sympathy.
Bonnie and Gerald Wright.
We did not know Rose but had many great times with her sister’s Julie, Lorelei and Karen. Our condolences to all the family.
So very sad for this world’s loss. I will remember her always with her arms open wide and a smile on her face. She didn’t know me well, but when we met, everyone was hugging… so she kept her arms open for me and for my son. Sending strength, love & peace to all who loved her. She will be missed. 💔
Doug and family, heartfelt condolences on your sister’s passing. Remember your wonderful memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss Janalynn, Jen, Daryl & Family. Rose was a wonderful woman. We shared many cups of tea and great conversation. Thinking of you and sending so much Love.
Our sincere condolences to all of the family. Rose was a wonderful person as was the entire Shaddock family.
Sorry to hear of Rose’s passing. Knew her years ago and always had a fun time with her. To all her friends and family please accept my condolences. RIP Rose.
Our deepest condolences to all of Rosemarys family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Praying for you, the family of my dear friend Rose!! We went our separate ways in life but I never regret a moment of time with her!! We always had fun!! She was kind, funny & smart… she helped me with a lot of my school work!!
So sorry she had to suffer with such a horrible disease!!
A few months ago we had a chat & she told me she was leaning on the Lord & looking forward to being with Him!! Such a beautiful person!! Rest in peace Rose!! xoxox
Jen, Janalyn and Daryl, I’m thinking of you all right now and reminded of Rose who always offered me a warm and friendly seat at the kitchen table during those high school years.
She was a non judgemental, calm and inclusive parent to many and she completely welcomed all of our personalities and antics with a smile and a sense of humour. Grateful for her example, having experienced her light and the kids and grandkids she’s left us with. My deepest sympathies to your families. Much love.
Vicki, Del and family – my sincere sympathy in your loss.
Ed, the Shaddock and Vanderkant families,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of Rose. She will be missed dearly. Sending hugs and prayers to you all
Extending my heartfelt sympathy to Ed, Rose’s children and grandchildren and to All the Shaddock family. There are no words to take away sadness when you lose someone you love. This comes to simply let you know that you’re wished strength and comfort in the days ahead. May your memories of Rose keep you strong to carry on . Rest in peace. Rose.
Beautiful lady inside and out. She will be missed by all of us. Sikke and I send our deepest sympathy to Ed and her family.
Our condolences to Ed and the family. Rose was such a special person. She will be greatly missed.
Jamie and Janine Payne
To Ed, siblings and families,
My deepest heartfelt condolences going out to each and everyone of you. I was so blessed to have spent a good visit with Rose the few times I was down home. No words can express how much it meant to me to have spent those precious moments with her. We had laughs and tears and I will miss her smile, laughter and hugs. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May God keep your hearts full of love and memories of your wife, mom, grandmother and friend. Forever in our hearts and memories. Fly free Rose 🌹
Kim Kellestine Jutras and family.
my sincere condolences to Rose’s family and friends…..my renewed connection with her brought me inspiration at her courage and love of life.
To Ed, Jennifer, Janalynn, Darryl, Tracy and family, Rose was a beautiful person. I wish you strength in the coming days,
Jaclyn Hutton
Condolences to you Ed, Jennifer, Janalynn, Darryl , her sister’s and brother and all her grandkids and friends 🤗
Losing family and friends,
is the most painful part of life.
Don’t forget to say,
“I Love you” before it’s time
to say goodbye.
I didn’t want to
say goodbye,
but, our souls know,
it was time to part.
As you go,
a piece of you
will stay neatly,
tucked into my heart.
Oh how I
will miss you,
so please send
gentle signs,
perhaps butterflies
or whispers of our
cherished times.
Set sail,
sweet friend,
into the warmth
of something new,
where earthly pains
and burdens
no longer,
can touch you.
You’ve left
a mark on
everyone you’ve,
ever known,
we will forever
hold you close,
as you watch us,
from above.
If you ever
were in doubt
of how much,
you meant to me,
I tell you now,
I love you,
before this life
sets you free.
Road trips,
Dancing and
dinners filled
with cheer,
Life’s been
better my friend,
because you’ve
been in it.
Love does not
last a lifetime,
it continues after
we have gone,
in the precious
memories,
we’ve shared,
forever you’ll live on.
Let go
sweet friend,
release the ties
that bind,
knowing we,
will meet again,
in another place
and another time.
Beautiful soul
you lived here
and you were
so very loved,
now we send
you home,
into the arms,
of light above.
I will miss you and always hold you close my beautiful friend ❤️
Darlene & John
My sincere condolences to all Rosemary’s family,friends and Ed.I can’t imagine what she went through but always had a smile on her face.
Aunt Eileen
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Our sincere condolences.
Koosje and John Stassen
I am remembering our many lunches with Alie and Jonie, such fun. we had. You were a fighter to the end Rose. I shall never forget you, you were always so chill, I always envied that.
Loved seeing all the family photos over the years, you were a fun Nana!!!
Love to Ed and all your family!! sending love and hugs.
Mary Duggan
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