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HEAD, Rosemary Josephine (Jo) (nee Tubbs) Peacefully at her home in White Rock, BC, on Canada Day. Predeceased by her husband, Michael (1994); parents, Cyril and Margaret Tubbs; and sister, Dr. Anne Johnston, all of England. Jo will be missed by her children, Jonathan, Timothy (Mary O'Rielly), Elizabeth (Dan Ranich) and Rob, her beloved grandchildren, Jake and Amber Ranich of Sudbury; sister Judy Salmon (Graeme) of Oxford; and her beloved nieces, nephews and cousins in the UK, Australia and Singapore. As well Jo touched the lives of countless friends throughout her proud and lifelong association with the Anglican Church, her volunteer work with the Canadian Red Cross spanning 36 years (including over 100 blood donations), her hiking clubs, horticultural groups, and fellow postcard dealers and collectors. After a courageous 6-month battle with cancer, and in the company of her family, Jo moved on to the next phase of her journey. For such an avid, fit and happy outdoorswoman and botanist, her 76 years with us fell for too short. Jo emigrated from England to Canada in 1953. Michael's career with INCO Metals Ltd. took the family to homes in Lively, Port Colborne, Copper Cliff, Sudbury, and Toronto, Ontario, prior to a brief retirement in Barrie. In 1986 the call of the Canadian west coast drew mom and dad to White Rock, where the 10 month growing season provided ample opportunity to ply their skills. Wherever mom lived, the house was always surrounded by an amazing English garden. Mom's spare time, when not relaxing over a bundle of fresh postcard, was often spent knitting baby sets that were distributed to many friends and charities. Jo had a knack for making people from all backgrounds feel welcome, and her family would like to extend our sincere thanks for the support that we have received from friends, colleagues and neighbours. Thanks also to management and staff of the Peace Arch Hospital Palliative Homecare Unit. Cremation. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 7th at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 15115 Roper Avenue, White Rock, BC. In lieu of flowers, and only if desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, The Peace Arch Hospital Foundation, or to the charity of your choice.