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Rosemary Thoms

Rosemary Thoms

October 15, 2019

Rosemary Thoms
Rosemary Lorraine Thoms (nee O’Brecht) of Guelph, and formerly of Mount Forest, passed away at Guelph General Hospital, Guelph on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Tony Thoms. Loving mother of Lori Gierling and her husband Bob, Anthony Thoms and Danielle Thoms. Loving grandmother of Sarah and Chloe Gierling. Dear sister of Elizabeth Reid and her husband Ross, Larry “Butch” O’Brecht and his wife Helen, Judi McDougall and her husband Dwight, Paddy O’Brien and her husband Andrew, Jim O’Brecht and his wife Karen. Fondly remembered by extended family and friends. Predeceased by son Chris Thoms, and parents Lorne and Gerry O’Brecht. Rosemary was a long time parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where she was director of the choir for around 40 years. She also was a dedicated nurse at the Louise Marshall Hospital and Claire Stewart Medical Clinic for a number of years. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Friday, October 18th from 2 – 4 and 7 - 9 p.m., where a vigil prayer service will be held at 6:45 p.m..  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary of the Purification Church, 230 Queen Street East, Mount Forest, on Saturday at 11 a.m., with visitation being held prior to the service from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Parkinson Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences

I was so sorry to hear of Rosemary's passing. It has been many years since I have seen Rosemary, but I remember her well from St. Mary's school and church. She was a lovely person and I know she will be missed by all of her family. My thoughts a prayers are with family members. Julia Cardone

— Julia Cardone, October 27, 2019

Rosemary was a trusted rock of support and guidance to so many Mt Forest patients over the years as a registered nurse of great skill and compassion. She helped so many to find solutions to gaps in care and gave clear guidance in care and self management with firm clarity all the years she worked as part of the team at Claire Stewart Medical and before that at Forest Court medical Center in Mt Forest. She was a valued and treasured member of the Family Medicine team whose contributions to the functional organization of local medical service provision that are still admired and truly valued years after her retirement.

— Hugh Perrin, October 18, 2019

Thinking of you, Elizabeth and Ross, and all of your family at this sad time. Sending hugs and prayers.

— Sheila and Lindsay Busch, October 18, 2019

Sending sympathy to all of Rosemary;s family and friends. I have a lot of good memories of Rosemary in the church choir. She was so dedicated and a beautiful singer. Cherish all your memories. Sincerely Diane (Seifried) Dineen

— Diane Dineen, October 18, 2019

Was saddened to hear the news of this. Thoughts to Paddy, Lori, and all the rest. Next to my parents, I think Rosemary knew me longer than anyone else.

— Mark Horsburgh, October 17, 2019

Dear Paddy and family. Ross and I are very sorry to hear about Rosemary. Out thoughts and prayers are with you.

— Bonnie love, October 17, 2019

Thinking of all of you and remembering the "oldest" of the O'Brecht family. Holding you in our prayers. George and Bonnie Hollidiay

— George Holliday, October 17, 2019

So very sorry to hear this. Rosemary was a wonderful person. Sorry I can't be with you all for the funeral. Sincere condolences.

— Ruth Truax, October 17, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with all of Rosemary’s siblings, children and grandchildren. Rosemary was a lovely, kind and talented woman. Love the Maguire girls.

— Megan, October 17, 2019

So sorry to hear of Rosemary 's passing.Condolences to her family. Maureen (Joyce) Pepper (a St. Mary's Kitchener classmate)

— Maureen Pepper, October 17, 2019




Contact Info

294 Main Street South
P.O. Box 38, Mount Forest
Ontario, Canada N0G 2L0
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