Rosemary "Rosie" Louise Hannan

Hannan-Watling; Rosemary "Rosie" Louise

Peacefully at home, lovingly surrounded by her family, on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, at the age of 57 years. Rosie Hannan, beloved wife & best friend of Richard Watling. Loving mother of Colt Newman (Kaitlin), Clay Newman (LauriAnn), Ty Newman (Lynell), Adelaide Newman (Nathan) and Erin Watling (Owen). Cherished grandmother of Kingsley & George. Daughter of Bill (Predeceased) and Lois Hannan and daughter-in-law of Ken (predeceased) and Shirley Watling. Dear sister of Theresa McDonough (Bruce), Pat Hannan (Tina), Peter Hannan, Maureen Hannan (Shannon), Kathy Holmes (Rob), Barbara Goard (Frank) and sister-in-law to Robin Campbell (Brad) and Renee Castellani (Steve). Rosie will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and her extended family and friends in New Brunswick. She will be missed by her treasured lifelong friends who were her kindred spirits and soul sisters Michelle, Bobbie-Jo & Kristi.

Rosie had a competitive spirit, a natural gift for sports, and a generous heart. She had a knack for just about everything she tried and loved being active, whether playing sports, coaching, or cheering others on at community events. Always on the go, Rosie loved boating, travelling, and entertaining, sharing many adventures with her soulmate, Richard. Above all, her greatest joy was her family, who were the centre of her world. She loved her four children and family deeply and treasured the time they spent together. Rosie will be remembered for her many talents, her love of life, her generous spirit, and the love she gave so freely to those around her.

Cremation to take place. Family and friends are invited to meet the family at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St., N., Orillia, for a time of visitation on Thursday, November 5th from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Columbkilles' Roman Catholic Church, Uptergrove, on Friday, November 6th, 2026 at 10 am. Interment; St. Columbkilles' Church Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Charity of Ones' Choice would be appreciated. Parish Prayers to be said in the chapel on Thursday evening at 6:45 pm.