Suddenly at her home on Saturday, April 29, 2017 of Exeter in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Bill Berends (2001) and Leonard (Bunny) Schenk (1972). Dear mother of Mary Lou and Rudy Villeneuve of Kitchener, Marj Green of Huron Park and Darlene Schenk of Exeter. Much loved grandmother of Karen Jones (Todd); Carrie Villeneuve, Chad Villeneuve; Jodi Green (Peter) and David Green (Michelle). Dear great-grandmother of Devon, Riley, Justine, Curtis and Jonathon and great-great-grandmother of Kiarra. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mildred and Milan Nash, Ruby and William Bacon all of Scarborough, Alice and Robert Faveri of Winnipeg and Delmar and Maxine Miller of Goderich. Rosaleen will be sadly missed by the Berends and Schenk families as well as her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Jack (1999), grandson Jon (2013), sister Merla and brother Tom.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Friday May 5th at 11 AM with Pastor Jim Vellenga officiating. Interment Dashwood Lutheran Cemetery.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation, or South Huron Hospital Foundation – Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
“We’ll think of you when we make a club solo, bid a slam,
use all our letters in scrabble or read a really good book!”
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Phyllis Mommersteeg
The Berends Family,We are so sorry to hear of your loss,Thinking of you and sending prayers and Hugs.
Cherish your memories.
Fred & Phyllis ommersteeg
Marg Prout
Sincere sympathy to Rosaleen’s family. I have enjoyed many card games with Rosaleen. She will certainly be missed by all who knew her. Cherished the photos and the memories.
Norma Khan
Karen, Todd, Devon and Riley; Your grandmother loved life and lived it fully. She was filled with energy, always on the go. You will miss her and many will miss her. She was a great example of how to live. Norma
Marie Andersen Roblick
Marj, MaryLou, Darlene & family members, I was very saddened to hear about your Mom’s passing. I have so many cherished memories of her from our Dashwood days. She was always there for me when I had no mother, helping with sewing when I needed help. My Sunday School teacher, 4 H teacher. She was always volunteering. So selfless, busy raising her family., & fitting everyone in. She was one of the important female figures in my formative years. She was definitely a Woman of Substance. You were all so blessed to have her in your lives. Thank you for sharing the slide presentation & many memories of her life. Wishing you all peace & comfort. Hugs from Alberta.
Louise B Turner
We send our sympathies to her family. She was my cousin and I have fond memories of our Bell reunions and of Rosaleen’s smiling face and such a welcoming hug too. I admired her as did Bill when he met her.
Hugs and prayers for her family and friends,
Louise and Bill Turner
Tom Hartai
To the Berends family.
On behalf of my family and staff please accept my deepest condolences at this difficult time.
We will always miss her pleasant nature and smiles.
Tom Hartai
Brigitte’s Fashions in Exeter
Mike,Lucy,Tiffany and Andy Sedlak
Our deepest sympathy to Rosaleens family she was the best neighbour every! My son and husband never minded to cut her grass or shovel the snow. Her pies were amazing I did not need to sew just ask Rosaleen if she could hem or fix a zipper and it was done. I will always remember the time are little dog Blossom decided she wanted to go to church with Bill and Rosaleen we all got a good laugh! We have many fond memories. Rest in peace sweet Rosaleen.
Anne Prout
Marj: Thinking of you. Treaussure the memories.
Hugs.
Ann
Jessie Shanks
My deepest sympathies.
Bill Dokter
Sorry to hear of the passing of my Aunt Rosaleen, now at rest and with the Lord….Love you Aunt Rosaleen
Dixie Van Amerongen
My condolences to the family. Rosaleen and Bill were always such good friends to my parents and I have fond memories of their visits. I remember Rosaleen as always having a big genuine smile and a friendly word for everyone. May God give the family peace knowing where she is.
Lorne & Linda Morley
Marj-Jodi and Dave
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing-Our Thoughts are with you and your Family
Lorne & Linda Morley
Judy Lovell
To Rosaleens Family
Sorry to read about your Mom’s passing. What a Great Lady. Always a smile on her face and a story to tell. I remember the Good Old Dashwood Day’s. Where has the time gone? Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of her. Thinking of you all.
Judy Lovell
Sue Riley
Playing solo at the Hensall Legion Thursday nights will not be the same!
Tony
Sorry to hear aunt Rosaleen passed away
Doris Wragg
I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a special lady and always treated me like a member of the family while growing up. When I got married , she made all the bridesmaids dresses. She had quite a talent for creating perfection and not batting an eye. I have found no matter the age of your mom, she is still your mother and I am sure will be sadly missed. Hugs to you Marj and Mary Lou and Darlene and families . Doris Wragg xoxo
Deborah Melzer (Freitas)
I was saddened to hear of Rosaleen’s passing, I have so many wonderful memories of her from smelling the amazing pies she made to bouncing on the big balls in the backyard to her making my grade 12 prom dress. She was a wonderful Aunt to me, her vibrant and loving personality will not be forgotten, I will miss her very much.
Love and prayers Deborah
John Melzer, Helen Burnett
We would like to send our deepest sympathies to Aunt Rosaleen’s family. Her good tasting apple pies will be missed.! She was always so welcoming and a pleasure to be around.
John Melzer, Helen Burnett
Joyce Black, Shelly & Shari
Sincere sympathy to the family in the passing of a dear Mother and Gramma. Thinking of everyone at this sad time and take care of each other.
Marion McCarter
Marj, Darleen, Karen and families
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. She was such a beautiful woman with a smile that would light up a room.
May you treasure her memories and carry them within your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Liz & Ron
I want to send my deepest sympathies to all. We will miss our dear neighbour, she was a very busy lady, always on the go to play her cards. She always had a smile and a story to tell us. Rest in peace Rosaleen .
You will be missed by many.
Mildred Bell
Rosaleen will always be remembered for her smile ,a big hug and welcome to her home. Lloyd ( her uncle)and I (Mil) always held great respect for her and her willingness to lend a hand. She was depended on by so many at a young age when her Mother passed away and remained a pillar who could always be depended on. Mil first met her when she and Lloyd were first married in the Air Force and Rosaleen was a teenager.
Rest well now Rosaleen as you have earned a special place in heaven.
Mildred Bell and Jeanne Bell
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Dear Marj and family: Sorry to learn of Rosaleen’s passing. She was a great friend of Mom’s and a wonderful lady, always enjoyed talking with her. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Kim Pinder
Dear Marj and family
I am so sorry to hear that your mom passed away. It is hard to lose your mom.
Thinking of you. Hugs.
Nell McCann
Sorry to hear of Rosaleen” s death. Cards will never the same. She will be missed greatly. My condolences to all her family.
Maureen Wood
‘To Rosaleen’s Family,
What a Shock to hear of her Sudden Death
I played Bridge with her twice a month & I will Miss her
My Sincere Sympathy to each one of her Family members
Jo-Dee DesJardine
Marj, Aunt Dar, Karen & families, please accept our condolences. We are sorry to hear about Rosaleen’s passing. She was such a beautiful soul. Rosaleen was so kind and would greet everyone with a smile and a friendly hello. She will be missed. Thinking about you.
Mike, Jo-Dee, Carissa and Jayden DesJardine
Brian & Janet Wedlake
Thinking of you at this very sad time. She was a special lady. Always a smile on her face. We will missed at our Bridge games.
deb and frank alexander
I enjoyed listening to her stories Tuesday nights at cribbage, and she had a never ending supply of them to share. please have faith that she is now in God’s hands and keep her memories close in your hearts.
Frank and Deb Alexander
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Marj and family I am sure this came as quite a shock as your mom was such a socially active lady and such a kind lady! It is hard no matter how old as she is your mom and we depend on our Moms!! Our deepest condolences to you and you family!! Keep you treasured memories close to help you through this sad time!! JoAnne and Mike
Cheryl Warden
Darlene, Karen
Sorry for the loss of your mother in-law and grandmother. Cherish all the wonderful memories you had with her.
Cheryl Warden (McCarter)
Alice ,Jerry MacLean
To Rosaleens Family, My acquaintance with Rosaleen was not through her bridge skills, but it was for her beautiful seamstress skills. She made many pieces of clothing for me while living in Dashwood, as well as Exeter. No alteration was to much for Rosaleen! Her love of people was always so evident as she always found the time to visit and had such a pleasing personality. To know her was to love her as a friendly friend.
Karen Dickins and Bill Heather
We were shocked to hear of Rosealeen’s passing, we knew her from cards. Our deepest condolences to all of her family.
Al and Vickie Harvey
We will miss this fabulous lady, she was always pleasant and had a smile for everyone.
Condolences from all of the Harvey family.
Al and Vickie Harvey
Exeter
Edith Brintnell
What a shock to read of Rosaleen’s death. Cards will never be the same. Sincere condolences to all her family.
Ena de Haan
So unexpected to hear of Rosaleen’s death ! Yes she was 91 but still seemed to be in decent health even though I had not seen her recently. A beautiful, interesting woman she was. Wishing peaceful thoughts and prayers to her family.
Sharlene Kapp (Crawley)
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Grandma Berends, I have so many great memories of her, but, I think what I will remember the most was the smile that lit up her whole face. She always made me feel welcome when Jodi and I would visit on our lunch breaks, insisting we eat a sandwich and cookies! There are so many great memories in the pictures that you chose for her album.
Thinking of you all, Love, Shar (Chris, Steven and Jayden too)
Harv and Evelyn Vincent
Marj, Darlene and families
Thinking of you during this time of great loss
Eugene and Linda Webber
To Rosaleen’s family: Eugene and l send our condolences to each and every one of you. It is hard to loose your Mom
George and Sue Wilson
Marj, Mary Lou, Darlene and families, We are sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing . Treasure your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson and family