Obituary of Rose Mary Ballantyne

Ballantyne, Rose Mary Kathleen of Sarnia passed away at Bluewater Health on July 20, 2024, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of Rev. Donald Ballantyne. Loving Super-Mom of Trevor (Cathy) of Newmarket, Chad (Sandra) of Barrie, Kaj (Libby) of Huntsville and Sarah of Barrie. Loving Grandma of Connory, Caedda and Keelan, Mckinley, Elianna and Chloe.  Nanna to Maddie and Kenzie. Nanny (Great-Grandma) of Ezra. Sister of Dianne Beacom (Roger). Also survived by a slew of cousins, nieces and nephews. Born in Tillsonburg, Ontario on December 1, 1947, daughter of the late Grant and Kae (Silverthorn) Bearss.

Some statements commonly said of Rose Mary:

Always gentle, but strong. 

Sweetest lady I knew. 

Kind, always kind.

You NEVER heard her complain.  

Always near an open Bible.

Loved her squinty-eyes-smile!

She loved the little things as if they were the biggest things in life.

Her arms were always ready for a baby to hold, a kid to hug or an animal to care for.

She recorded every gift as a precious blessing from God.

She always took time for me.

She pointed me to Jesus in her words and actions.

An angel.

A celebration of Rose Mary’s life will be held at the Springfield Baptist Church, Springfield, Ontario (12471 Whittaker Rd) on August 3, 2024.  Visitation at 11:00 a.m, Service at 12noon and visitation/lunch at 1:00 p.m. Share memories or condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com