ROSE Patricia, 89, of Halifax, passed away December 17, 2025 in Northwood Ivany Place, Bedford, NS.

Born in Bell Island, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of, Thomas Kennedy and Mary Kennedy (Brown).

Patricia was a fun loving mother, grandmother, sister and wife, and always a proud Newfoundlander! She often reminisced about how fun her upbringing was on Bell Island.

Pat's career was in banking; since her start with the Bank of NS in St. John's in the1950’s, to her long career with the Royal Bank from 1964 to 1997 in branches from Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Pat is fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews for her lunchtime visits to her sisters house to have lunch while working at the Pointe Claire branch.

Pat loved, loved, loved to dance; always appreciating a good jive partner. Later in life she began to step dance. Pat could not keep her feet still when there was good music playing, particularly when her husband Tom played the accordion.

She is survived by husband, Thomas G Rose of 42 years; sons, Tom Coxworthy and Pete Coxworthy; stepson, Thomas Rose; daughter, Constance Hetzler (Coxworthy); and stepdaughter, Kimberly Rose; sister, Blance Emsley (Kennedy); grandchildren; Tanner, Lukas, Anna, Adam; great grandchild, Tate; step-grandchildren, Amy, Ashley, Emily, Sarah, Michael, Olivia, Ashton, Henry; and step great-grandchildren, Ayla, Marshall, and Avery.

She was predeceased by her father, Thomas Kennedy; stepfather, William Kent; mother, Mary Kent (Brown); step- daughter, Cindy Rose.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Alzheimer’s Association.

A Funeral Mass will be held on December 22, 2025 at 12:15pm in Saint Ignatius Catholic Church, 1288 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS. Father Paul Morris officiating. Reception to follow.

A separate celebration of life to be held in the New Year - date & location tbd.