Whitney Pier
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family, announce the peaceful passing of Rose Marie (Long) Johnstone at the age of 84, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at home with her loving family by her side.
Born and raised in Whitney Pier, Rose was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Young) Long.
Rose leaves behind her children to grieve, Wanda, Darlene, Laurie (Drew), James, and granddaughter, Vanessa, who was like her own daughter; her grandchildren, Vanessa, Gary, Candice, Timothy, Justin, Holly, Jessica, and Jordan, along with 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Rose is also survived by her brothers, Lloyd Long, Robert Long, Kenneth Long and Leo Long; sisters, Ollie Hubert, Joyce Cote, Leona MacNeil, and Colleen Sampson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Rose was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, James Johnstone; son, Roy Johnstone; great-grandson, Riley Young; brothers, Arthur Long, Roy Long, John Long, and Wallace Long; sister, Shirley Postlewaite, and sisters-in-law, Mima Johnstone, Glennice Sheppard, and Faye MacNeil.
Rose started working at a young age in Whitney Pier at numerous places throughout the years and spent 17 years at the Vocational School before retiring.
In addition to being a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great- grandmother, Rose enjoyed bowling, playing darts, and being part of the Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 128 (Whitney Pier) Legion in her younger years. We can’t forget to mention the summers she enjoyed camping with the women she met throughout the years.
Rose will be remembered by many people in the community for her thoughtfulness, kindness and how she loved and welcomed any person that came through her door.
We the family would like to thank the doctors and staff of the Palliative Care Unit, VON and Homecare for providing support, comfort and kindness during this difficult time.
There will be no visitation for the late Rose Johnstone. Memorial service will be celebrated on Thursday, January 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel, Whitney Pier with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Following the service a reception will take place within the funeral home. Private family interment will take place in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Memorial donations in Memory of Rose may be made to the Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. From: Rodger and Arlene Mac Kenzie
Sorry for your loss she will be missed dearly. From: Rose and Bill roach
Words will never express what you are all feeling at a time like this, my thoughts & prayers are with all the family. Your Mom Rose was a very special person and will be deeply missed and always remembered.
Our deepest condolances from the Power family.Rosie is with her son Roy an husband Jim in a very special place now.When I was home visiting the other year ,I gave her a poem that Roy wrote while we lived together in toronto .She took it an put it right to her heart .The smile on her face that moment brings a tear to my eye today. Beliving they are reunited now in God’s garden.R.I.P Rose .
Rose was an amazing woman loved by so many sending love and prayers to you all
Our deepest condolences to the family. Rose was a wonderful lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest condolences to the family!
Sending my deepest condolences to you all. Rose was an amazing lady.
My deepest Condolences to Rose’s families and friends. She was a beautiful lady, loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Rest In Peace, Dear Rose. XOXO
To Rosie’s Family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Venessa, sorry to hear of your grandmothers passing, thoughts and prayers for you and your family,may she rest in peace,hugs.
To Vanessa and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time rose will be greatly missed
Rose is an amazing, special person, loved by many. Condolences sent, thoughts and prayers to you and family
My thoughts and prayers are with Rosie‘s family. Rosie was a beautiful soul kind to everyone who came across her path she will be deeply missed.
My deepest condolenses to Rose’s family. She is with the love of her life again❤️
Larry and Sandra
Hrynick
Condolences to all of Mrs. Johnstone’s family and friends. I remember your mom when I was growing up in the pier. Such a nice lady.
Dear Darlene and family Condolences to you and your family…it is never easy saying goodbye to a loved one especially a mother…hold on and cherish all your memories as they will get you through this difficult time…hugs to you and God Bless
We hold up the family in our prayers and thoughts at this time and very sorry for your loss
My heartfelt condolence, to the Johnstone and Long families
We are very sorry for your loss.
Bert and Maurina Lewis
I am so sorry to be hearing of Rosie’s passing. Such a friendly, cheerful person and a beautiful smile. My deepest condolences to all of her family.