It is with very sad hearts that we announce the September 24th 2015 passing of our mother and grandmother, Brenda Marie Rossiter (nee Kennedy) in her 71st year, after an incredibly courageous and brave battle with a very rare and unforgiving disease. Brenda was the daughter of the late Terence and Nance (Nugent) Kennedy. Brenda taught us the meaning of real strength with the passing of her son John; Paramedic killed tragically while on duty during Hurricane Juan in Halifax, NS, Sept. 2003. She taught us the meaning of true love with the sudden passing of husband and best friend William (Bill) in May 2005. Left with a heart full of wonderful memories are son Billy (Carrie) and daughter Karen (Pearce West). We will spend our lifetime sharing those special memories and stories with Grammie's two little joys; Will and Katie Rossiter. Lovingly remembered by her brother John Kennedy (Margaret) and sister Rose Ann Evans (Bruce Anstey), nieces and nephews Deanne (Gerald) Handrigan, Denise (Tony) Randell, Johnny (Pauline) Kennedy, Tina Evans, Jill (Justin) Young and their families. Also leaving to mourn this great loss are brothers in law Dr. Thomas Rossiter and family, Lar (Alice) Rossiter and family, the family of Vince (Ruth) Rossiter, Ron Rossiter and family, very special family member Mary Keating, and Irene Fahie; mom's angel here on earth, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins, and countless friends. Whether near or far, all of whom held a very special place in her heart. Brenda is also predeceased by step mother; Margaret Kennedy, father and mother in law John and Mary Rossiter, brother and sister in law Vince and Ruth Rossiter and sister in law Josephine Rossiter. We would like to thank Dr. Laura Fitzgerald and Dr. Debra Bergstrom for their care, guidance and compassion. Resting at Caul's Funeral Home, LeMarchant Rd. Visitation on Saturday from 5pm - 9pm, Sunday and Monday from 10am - 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, September 29, at 9:30am from Mary Queen of the World, Topsail Rd. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations made be made in her memory to the; John Rossiter Memorial Scholarship Fund; Medavie EMS; 230 Brownlow Ave. Suite 210; Dartmouth, NS B3B 0G5.