Obituary of Rose Fast

FAST, Rose (Torch) Passed away suddenly at the Greater Niagara General Hospital on Wednesday, August 10th at the age of 85. Rose will be deeply missed by her husband John of 57 years, children David (Valerie) and Brian (the late Lorrie), and her loving grandchildren David (Victoria), Kristina and Michelle. Also survived by her 4 sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents William and Anne Torch, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Rose enjoyed life to the fullest. As a young lady she loved to play baseball, bowling and ice skating. "Nana" was her grandchildren's greatest fan at all their sporting games. She was a devoted parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria and an active member of the CWL. A special thank you to the ICU staff at the Niagara Falls General Hospital for their excellent care during the past few days. Rose's family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Friday, August 12th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria, 3 Lyman Street on Saturday, August 13th at 10:30am. Cremation will follow the service with a private family inurnment at a later date. Vigil Prayers will be recited in the funeral home on Friday at 7:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.