Passed peacefully away at the G.B Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville on Tuesday, December 18, 2025. Joan Rose, originally of Gaultois, aged 74 years. Predeceased by her parents, George and Irene Kendell; parents in law, Hartley and Elizabeth Rose; husband Cyril Rose; brothers Frank Kendell and Hubert Kendell; brothers in law Calvin Piercey and Wesley Rose and dear friend Yvonne Strickland. Left with fond and loving memories her children, Dion Rose (Tania), Shelley Hunt (Darryl), Wendy Simms (Rodney) and Gayla Strickland (Jason); grandchildren, Taylor Rose (Daniel Kelman), Justin Rose (Sydnee Arms), Rachel Hunt (Andrew Cox), Blake Hunt, Dylan Hunt, Blair Hunt, Joshua Simms, Christopher Simms, Rebecca Simms, Wesley Strickland and Liam Strickland. Precious great grandson Sypher Rose. We would also like to acknowledge Ms. Colette Soper, close family friend, who was like a daughter to Joan, as well as Alice Cox, step daughter to Rachel Hunt.
Leaving behind a large circle of family and friends to include sister Marilyn Piercey, Annie Maude Wells (Jerry), Mary Strickland (Lloyd), Earl Kendell (Effie), Eric Kendell (Linda), Roy Kendell (Marina); sisters in law Wanda Hunt (Lenus), Karen Windsor (Jack), Queena Lilly (Bruce), Mildred Rose; brothers in law, Ivan Rose (Doris), Roland Rose (Barbara), Claude Rose (Glenda).
Joan lived most of her life in Gaultois where she raised her family. After the passing of her husband in 2017, she relocated to Milltown, NL, and embraced the community with open arms, building many meaningful friendships and the companionship of Kenneth Willcott. Joan also continued to have a healthy social life through engaging with organization such as the Bay D’Espoir 50+club, local women’s dart league and card nights with her friends. Joan had a love for baking and cooking, and she shared that love generously, welcoming friends and family with home cooked meals and freshy baked treats.
In 2021, Joan received her cancer diagnosis and from there, spent considerable time in Clarenville with her daughter while receiving care. During this time, she fought a courageous battle with remarkable strength, grace and resilience. We are forever grateful for the love and support of family and friends who played an instrumental role in her life during this time. As well, the family would like to thank the staff of the Dr. G.B Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville and staff of the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic for their professionalism and care while she was a patient there. We would also like to thank Ms. Claudine Vivian for her compassion, care and joy that she brought to Joan during her final days.
As per her wishes, cremation has occurred, and a celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Daffodil House or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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Andrew says
December 19, 2025 at 1:31 pmThough I met Joan when she was already sick, and didnt know her when she was well, the time we got to spend together was always bright and filled with love. She brought a light to the room that was unmatched, a true matriarch of love and compassion. And a model for us that carry the torch of family.
She welcomed Alice into her life with love, and without a second thought.
The stories Rachel would recant with her nan, while they both laughed together will always remain as cherished memories for our family.
Also, Alexa can now have a break from playing cupcake
Tim and Layna Willcott says
December 19, 2025 at 11:33 pmWe were very saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Although we only met briefly, we were happy she was a part of Ken’s life. She was a lovely person and so generous with our kids.