Rosalie E. Canfield
Monday, October 5, 1931
Date of Death:
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Age:
92 years old
Monday, October 5, 1931
Date of Death:
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Age:
92 years old
Monday, October 5, 1931
Date of Death:
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Age:
92 years old
Rosalie E. Canfield
Rosalie Edith Canfield took her last breath after having the rosary prayed over her with her sister and brother-in-law at her side, on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester.
On October 5, 1931, she was born in Cleveland, OH to Sicilian immigrant parents Basil and Fortunada Pintaudi. Their family moved to Rochester when she was eight years old, where her parents established a guesthouse known as the Northwest House. It was located across the street from Rochester Methodist Hospital, where the Charlton North Mayo Building is currently located. Along with her two sisters, she grew up preparing and serving meals to the patients and families staying at the Northwest House. In 1950 she graduated from Lourdes High School where she met the love of her life, William Canfield. They married in 1953 and were blessed with three children. They moved to Wilmington, DE where Bill accepted a job with DuPont Co. In 1963, they returned to Rochester and took over day-to-day operations at the Northwest House. After the sale of the Northwest House, Rosalie worked for JC Penney and for Olmsted County. Faith and family were Rosalie’s first priorities. She was a longstanding member of St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Rochester. She was always concerned about others before herself. Even in her later years, she still enjoyed having “everyone over” and rarely forgot to send a birthday or anniversary card to extended family. Bill and Rosalie were former season ticket holders for the Vikings. She remained an avid but frustrated fan like many of us. She and her sisters celebrated their Italian heritage by passing down many recipes to their children and grandchildren. After Bill’s passing in 2007, we knew there would be no one else for Rosalie until she joined Bill in heaven. Rosalie was still sharp and lived independently in her home until her recent health complications. Mom, you will and already are, missed. Thanks for being uniquely you.
Rosalie is survived by her children Bill of Maple Grove, MN, Linda (Jim Thornton) of St. Paul, MN, Mike (Lisa) of Rochester, sisters Phyllis Dandelet of Blooming Prairie, MN, Delores “Dee” (George) Libera of Rochester, grandchildren Kelli, Tony, Anna, John, Sarah, great grandchildren Jack, William, Paxton, Ella, Charlie and Aubree.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband William (2007).
The Memorial Mass for Rosalie will be held on Wednesday, January 31, at 10:30AM at Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester. Visitation will be held starting one hour prior to the Mass, at the church. Burial will be at a later date at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery, Kellogg, MN.
A special thank-you is extended to Season’s Hospice for their attentive care of Rosalie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lourdes William F. Canfield Scholarship Fund.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Rosalie E. Canfield has received the following condolences.
My deepest sympathies to you snd your family Bill .
Dear Mike, Bill, Linda and family,
I am sorry to hear of your mom’s death. She was such a beautiful person in every way. After your dad’s death I visited her home occasionally and talked by phone and always felt so welcomed and loved by her. Your mom and dad were wonderful people and an amazing couple. Your dad was one of the very important people in my younger years—giving me work, encouragement, teaching me skills I have used for my entire lifetime, and being a great guy. Your mom had such a great heart. I will always cherish my memories of both of your wonderful parents. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am teaching at my alma mater and the schedule won’t allow me to get to the services tomorrow; I wish I could be present to honor your mom and see all of you.
We are sorry to read of Rosalie's passing. Our sympathy to all of the family. She and Bill were a lovely couple and much admired. May she rest in peace with him.
Sandy & Jim Mueller
Loving memories of a wonderful lady. We join family and friends in sympathy and prayers,
Tom and Katie
Dear Linda, Bill and Mike,
I am sorry for the loss of your sweet Mother.
May she rest in peace with your Dad. May you find comfort in dear memories of her.
Della
I have known Rosalie Canfield and her sisters my whole life. My father and theirs came to America from Sicily together as 16-year-olds and were friends their entire lives. As an only child, Rosie, Phyllis and Dee were the closest thing I ever had to sisters. The Northwest House, which was owned by their parents, was always a second home to me. Losing Rosie is truly a passage and the ending of an era in my life. Rosie was a lovely, positive person and will be missed by all the people she touched in her lifetime. To her family, know that I will be thinking of all of you as you say your good-byes to this special woman.
Mary Princiotta Vida
To the Canfield Family, so SORRY for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I remember my first dealings with your mother at Just Rite Foods. She came in to order your meat for your Christmas sausage. Not realizing she was Bill and Mike's mother. I think I said something to tease her about all the sausage she was making. That was a big mistake. It started out with, "Well young man....". Very nice lady. I enjoyed her visits.
Deepest Sympathy,
The Schulte Family
OMG, I just noticed Chuck's obituary too. Condolences to Lisa as well ❤️?
So sorry for your loss ?