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Daughter of Dr. Leonard and Margery d'Easum, passed away quietly in her 75th year in the presence of family at her home in Victoria BC on 4 May 2001. Born in Ocean Falls, Edlin grew up in Atlin and New Westminster, BC. A graduate of Duke of Connaught High School, she attended Victoria College, UBC and Vancouver General Hospital en route to earning her RN and Bsc in the late 1940s. Married to Glen in 1950, she embarked on the nomadic lifestyle of the Naval wife and mother which variously took her from coast to coast in Canada, and away to the UK and USA during her long and stellar "career." Edlin was a gentle leader who loved, and was loved, by all whom she met on her journey. Not the least of her followers were her loving children Christopher, Hilary (Earthy), Tony and Gregory who, with their families, benefited most from Edlin's sense of humour, wisdom, generosity and patience. The deRosenroll and Earthy families would like to thank their many friends and relatives whose thoughtful support in recent weeks has meant so much and to acknowledge the skill and sensitivity displayed by the Hospice and PRT staff during Edlin's courageous final battle. A memorial service to celebrate Edlin's life will be held on 8 May 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, 1701 Elgin Street, Victoria. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Naden Wardroom, near the entrance to HMC Dockyard Esquimalt, commencing at 3:30 p.m. Donations to the Vancouver Island Cancer Centre or the Victoria Hospice Society would be appreciated very much. Ottawa Citizen, May 05, 2001