Obituary of Rose Ann Evans

We, the family, are saddened to announce the passing of Rose Ann Evans, 75, on January 31, 2024, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in Sydney, Rose was the daughter of the late John and Nora Mah. Rose’s early working career began in Sydney at Lynch’s Bakery and as an Electronics Assembler with General Instruments. Later, she enjoyed a 30 plus year career in Environmental Services at the Sydney City Hospital and Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Her ever-present smile and laughter brightened the days of coworkers and patients alike. After retirement in 2012, Rose is still fondly remembered as “The Fudge Lady”. Rose enjoyed time in Mira Gut with Tommy, travelling, reading, bowling, her Circle of Friends, and was an avid walker. She was also a dedicated curling fan who could be heard loudly cheering on the curlers through the television. Most recently, one of her great joys was her Friday lunches with brother, Stanley. Rose is survived by her husband, Tom Evans, of 36 years; son, Donald DeLeskie (Irene); stepson, Gary Evans, Ontario; stepdaughters, Linda Birch (Wayne), Ontario, and Charlene Libbus, Sydney; brother, Stanley Mah (Rose), Sydney; sister, Evangeline Piercey (Wally), Ontario; and 2 grandchildren, Matthew MacLean, Sydney and Nicholas MacIntosh, Ontario. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces. Besides her parents, Rose was predeceased by her sisters, Nellie MacKinnon, Anna Mah; and brothers, Willie Mah, and Edward Mah. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of T.J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 6 Churchill Drive, Sydney, N.S., 902-539-7175. Visitation will take place on Monday, February 12, 2024, 1 pm at the funeral home, with a Celebration of Life to follow in the Chapel at 2 pm, Fr. Evo Dipierro officiating. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by visiting the T.J. Tracey Facebook page. Interment will take place at a later date in Resurrection Cemetery. Special thanks to the dedicated healthcare workers at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Emergency Department and ICU. Doctors, nurses, diagnostic imaging, environmental services, and dietary departments all provided care that was second to none. Thank you to Doctors Holmes, Klassen and Balan, and the nurses who also comforted and gave guidance to our family during Rose’s hospitalization. Special thanks also to Dr. Carol Critchley who looked after Rose for so many years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rose’s memory may be made to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com. “Soar with the Angels my Love.” “May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.”