Rose Parsons
Born In: SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: February 13th, 2009
Rose Theresa Parsons, 79, Tatamagouche, passed away February 13, 2009 in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.
Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Nigel and Mamie (Shebib) Holbeche. Rose worked as a CNA at St. Rita Hospital, Sydney, and then as a corrections officer at the Nova Scotia Correctional Centre in Lower Sackville.
Surviving are daughters, Lynn Parsons, Dartmouth, Donna Jaillet (Archie), Caissie Cape, N.B.; foster-daughter, Louise Nicholson (Ron), Tatamagouche; sons, Lloyd Parsons (Debbie), Edmonton; George Parsons, Kellowna, B.C.; grandchildren, Chrystal, Jillian, Christopher, Joe, Jimmy, Johnny, Tracy, and foster-granddaughter, Jillian; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Gertrude Moore, Sydney, Ellen Rose (Charles), Sydney, Evelyn Waye (Joe), Sydney, Betty Rayburn, Sydney, Diane Murchison (Kenny), Lower Sackville; brothers, Nigel Holbeche, Orillia, Ontario, George Holbeche (Sharon), Oakville, Ontario.
She was predeceased by infant son, Arthur Holbeche; sister, Dorothy Collins.
Cremation has taken place. No visitation or funeral services by request.
Memorial donations can be made to North Shore Health Services Foundation or a charity of choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Coulter’s Funeral Home (657-3288) P.O. Box 190, Tatamagouche, N.S. B0K 1V0.
Private condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting the funeral home website at mmcfunerals.com.


