Rose Baldwin (nee Close)

Our Little 'Irish' Rosebud passed peacefully on Sunday, July 19th, 2009 with her family by her side. After staging a valiant 3 year struggle with cancer Rose passed away at Princess Margaret Hospital, Palliative Care Unit in her 58th year. Beloved wife of James Baldwin. Cherished daughter of Irene 'Granny' Close and her dear departed Da' Arthur. Dear sister of Terry (Eddie), Jim (Nina), Charlie (Jocelyn), Marian (Kerry) and her strength and inspiration for years, her departed brother Art. Most loved sister-in-law to Marie (Ray), Fred (Deborah), Joe (Susan), Colleen, John (Laura), Rick (Lucy); so many loving nieces and nephews ; her much adored and 'spoiled by Rose' grand nieces and nephews; all her cousins, 'The Iris', 'The Mimico', 'The Pittsburghians'; her vast circle of friends and work colleagues who seemed to be there every step of the way. I'm sure Rose will be remembered in many different ways but always as a very giving and generous person, a trustful and true individual, very caring and thoughtful (even through her time of sickness. She continually and openly nurtured the love for her family and friends right up to the end. The world will continue to turn and life will go on but there will be a small empty spot in it without our Rose ... A special thanks to the dedicated team of health care professionals at Princess Margaret Hospital. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington and Kipling Aves., at 14th St., 416-259-3705) on Tuesday, July 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, July 22 from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Leo's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, July 23 at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers please give to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Messages of Condolence may be placed a t www.RidleyFuneralHome.com.