Rosemary "Rope" Turner
December 14, 2025
TURNER, Rosemary (née Stoneouse) Died peacefully at Strathcona Long Term Care, Mount Forest on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the age of 80 years. She was the beloved wife of Peter for 58 years, dear mother of Mike (Michelle), cherished sister of Marg Rapp (Ron) and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Alex and Lovina, and sisters Bessie, Jessie Mae, Jean Sandra, and brother, Marty.
Rope, as she was known to her family and friends, grew up on the family farm in Glenelg Township where chores had to be done before rushing off to catch the school bus. In her youth, she played basketball and the bass drum for the Durham Girls Marching Band. Rope left home at the tender age of 16 to work for Dominion Life in Waterloo. Her various jobs took her to Toronto where she worked in the office of an electric motor manufacturer, back to Waterloo where she was an owner/operator and head installer for two car stereo shops and eventually, a steam presser for a Kitchener shirt manufacturer.
When Peter and Rope moved to Mount Forest some 30 years ago, she turned her painting and drawing hobbies into a personalized sign business which proved so successful she couldn’t keep up with the orders. A self-made lady of independent means, she drove herself to her driver’s test from Toronto to Kitchener in 1964. Rope was a true Renaissance woman, a friend to all, and proved to be a font of information on a wide variety of topics. She was the first call many of us made when we had a problem to fix. She was a wonderful neighbour and golf partner to the folks around her place on Albert Street, always welcoming passersby with an open door and a drink offer as well as the neighbours' dogs with a biscuit or two. She was a longtime volunteer with Waterloo Minor Boys Softball, the Mount Forest Community Pantry, and the Mount Forest Panthers ladies softball team. Rope was a life-long Blue Jays fan who truly understood the nuances of baseball. And, man, could she ever put together a batting order and defensive lineup! We shall miss her calming presence, her razor-sharp wit, her plethora of knowledge and her buns. Oh, Rope’s buns!
A celebration of her life will be held in the spring, details will be announced. The family would like to thank the staff at Louise Marshall Hospital and Strathcona Long Term Care for their excellent care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please raise a glass of wine in honour of Rope. England Funeral Home, Mount Forest entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences
Pete
I just saw the obituary for Rope. I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many. I hope you are keeping well.
Pete, we were so sorry to hear about Rose.
She was such a lovely person.
She will be missed as a kind neighbour but most importantly, as the best treat lady around.
Thinking of you and here if you need us
Your friends, Jill, Larry, Shae, Ty and Murray
Dear Peter-sending our sincere condolences on the loss of your loving wife. We didn’t know her but have many fond memories of growing up in our little part of Scarborough with you. Your memories will sustain you. 💕Linda
— Linda (Dunlop) Wellman, December 31, 2025To Pete and Marg and families, my sincere condolences on your loss.My times spent with Rope were always entertaining and I'll remember her fondly.
Donna Shaw
Pete and Mike,
Thinking of you during this difficult time. I’m recalling all the fun times we had with Rope playing cards, dances, street parties, etc.
Roselin Hartleib
An oversight...Marg, please accept our condolences for the loss sister...you were so close and the loss must be very hard. Rose is resting and in peace and I hope you will find peace and remember all the good times. Hugs, Ray
You know it is such a rare thing that friends remain close for decades and decades, but in the case of Rose and Peter, the "rare" seemed to be commonplace since I count myself among many, many friends local to Varney, Waterloo and Mount Forest, who have also been close to Rose and Peter for more than half a century. I have known Peter since we were 8 years old and met Rose in the late '60s before they married... a perfect match in many ways, but in particular, their fun personalities played against each other with loving humour. Always welcoming, Rose always catered to your "likes"...countless times she made sweet and sour ribs for me because she knew I loved them...and of course there were her buns! Through bumpy times in my life Rose and Peter were always with me and I love both of them for being open and welcoming to my life changes and also to my partner Scott Donaghue who adored their warmth and humour as well. We will always remember Rose with deep fondness and with thanks. Peter, Mike and Michelle, please accept our deepest condolences and relish the wonderful memories of our Rose. Rest in Peace Rose.
— Ray Patterson and Scott Donaghue, December 23, 2025Our deepest condolences to Pete, Marg and Family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers .
Sincere sympathy to Pete, Marg and Ron on Rose's passing.
— Lynne Turner, December 20, 2025Pete, Marg and family,
Ron and I are very sorry to hear of Rope's passing. She was so good to people and had such a great sense of humour. We'll always think of her with a smile.
Ron and Nancy Hawkrigg
Our condolences to the family she will be missed
— Joe and Doreen Watson, December 19, 2025My deepest sympathy to Peter, Marg and their entire families. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow
— Karen K Switzer, December 19, 2025Sympathies to Marg and family. Thinking of you all at this time. I have many memories of Rope coaching slopitch in years gone by
Pete and Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss. Hopefully my dad and Rope are sharing a beer together! Big hugs and some positive thoughts headed your way.
Chris (Crystal Kienapple)
We lost a very special friend on Sunday when "Rope" Turner passed away. She was a very quiet lady with her illness but when she wanted to say something it was usually a dig at Peter. Wonderful sense of humor and we loved her very much. She will be missed at our group suppers for sure. We send our heartfelt condolences and hugs to Peter and son Mike. She is at rest now Peter and we are thankful for that. Love you Rope RIP.
Pete and Mike sending my sincere condolences in the loss of Rope. Remembering the good ole days when our boys played ball in Lakeshore
— Judy Wilson, December 17, 2025Peter, Mike and Marg.
So very sorry to hear that Rope has passed away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, especially when all are celebrating this joyous season.
You will have all your happy memories to give you comfort.
Our sincere sympathy.
Dan and Doris Tone
Pete Mike and Marg
My sympathy to you on the passing of Rosemary "Rope". Rope was a very special lady and I have many wonderful memories of her and will have a glass of wine to remember her,
My most heartfelt condolences. May she live on in many hearts.
— Michelle Cavan, December 17, 2025Dear Turner Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. From reading about her life she seemed like a wonderful person.
Thinking of you and your family.
Marg and family we are so sorry to hear of your loss
— Susan and Don Koehler, December 17, 2025Mr. Turner, Mike and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your wife/mother. I hope you find comfort in the love and support of those around you and in the cherished memories you shared with her.
Dear Mr. Turner, Mike and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your beloved wife/ mother bring you immense comfort during this challenging time. Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family.
— Rafia Peracha, December 16, 2025Pete, Marg, & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Rope’s passing, and send our deepest sympathy. Pete, Marg, & family will be in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Blaine & Deby Ferguson
Pete, Marg and family. Wayne and I were very sorry to hear of the loss of Rope. We will always have some wonderful memories and all the fun we had golfing. We wish you our deepest sympathy . Rest in peace Rope. Wayne and Elaine Andrews
— Elaine Andrews, December 16, 2025I was so sorry to hear this news. Mike, please know that Krista and I are thinking of you in your time of loss.
— Doug Breen, December 16, 2025Mr. Turner, Mike and family,
I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing your mom, but from the stories shared, I’m sure she was a special lady. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Pete, Marg and families, please accept our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts.
— Gord and Kathy Calder, December 16, 2025Peter & family:
Our heartfelt condolences as you grieve the loss of a special wife & mother...
Thinking of you with caring & prayers,
Gary & Gwynne (from the MF library, where Rose often frequented) Smith
Pete and family -- Rose was a wonderful person and we enjoyed playing euchre with her at Bob & Lorna's. Hold on to your precious memories.
— Sandra Fettes & Dave Walker, December 16, 2025Peter and Family - condolences from your old neighbors, Carm & Florence
— Carm Noble, December 16, 2025Pete, Mike and Marg: We will always cherish the memories of our many dinner parties with Rope back in the neighborhood. What a wonderful lady! She made the world a better place during some very tough times. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. So very sad. Sending love to you all.
~ Christine Rivet, Abby and Lexi Walker
Dear Pete, Mike, Marg and families, Sincere condolences for the loss of Rope. A lovely lady.
— Ruth Truax/Rick Young, December 16, 2025Our deepest condolences to Pete and Mike.
Jerry often talks about the times that Rope & him were installing tape players together.
A lovely woman that will be truly missed. We will always have good memories of her.
Peter and family we are so sorry for your loss.
— Trish and Derek Moore, December 16, 2025Peter, Marg and families. We offer our condolences on the passing of Rope. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Sincerely Joe & Faye.
— Joe and Faye Meulensteen, December 16, 2025Rope , was a wonderful Euchre player also. If I sat at a table, that Rope was my partner, I knew it was going to be a good game.
She is missed already. She was a member of the Mount Forest Seniors Group, for many years.
We always looked forward, to seeing her come in the door. Rest in Peace Rope, you deserve it.
And Pete, our thoughts are with you at this time.