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Rose Van Vleck/Long Obituary
She will be dearly missed by her husband of 9 years, Gerald Long of Clementsvale, N.S., as well as Gerald's grown daughters and their families, a sister, Muriel Beirhorst (Fred) residing in Bear River East , N.S. and many nephews, nieces, friends and dear family there.
Left to carry on here are Rose's twin sons, Laurence Van Vleck (Corinne) of Westminster, Gerald Van Vleck of Lunenburg, and a daughter, Sharon DeVillers (Curt) of Sterling. A huge void will be left in the lives of her grandchildren Eric, Keith, Shannon, Kelly, Olivia, Shaye, and Ethan.
Former husband Richard Van Vleck of Sterling predeceased her in 1981, as well as her brother Stuart Wiles (Thelma) of Granby Conn. who was laid to rest in 1997.
Rose's devotion to family, friends, and church enriched her, careers in early life of hairdressing, and later of a member of the Clinton Hospital staff sustained her.
Rose's funeral was held on August 13 in Nova Scotia. Services were provided by Kaulbach Funeral Home, Annapolis Royal. Memorial donations in memory of Rose may be sent to The Sterling Ambulance Fund, 5 Main St. Sterling, MA 01564. To leave a message of condolence on Rose's personal memorial please visit
www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Albert Traini
September 5, 2007
Larry,Gerry.....just found out about your mothers passing....sorry for your loss..hope all is ok with the both of you...you my not remember me but i still remember you..God bless Al Traini
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