In Memory of Rosarii Yetman (née Buckle)

1953-2025

22/07/2025

Rosarii Yetman, nee Buckle, passed peacefully at home with her family by her side, at the age of 71 years. She is survived by her husband Don, (just short of 47 years married), her beautiful daughter Jen, her amazing son, Michael, and her cherished grandson, Wyatt.

She is survived by 3 sisters, Gaye, Ellie and Sheila and 1 brother, Albert. She is predeceased by 2 brothers, Kevin and Brian, and her very good friend Edie Helsby. She will be sadly missed by numerous friends, neighbours, and a large family of nieces, nephews and cousins in Ontario, and Atlantic Canada, mostly Newfoundland.

Rosarii had dreamed of being a Registered Nurse since her youth and during her years as a patient in Toronto’s Sick Kids hospital in the early 60’s. She achieved that dream when she graduated from the St. John’s General School of Nursing in 1975.

Rosarii was a great mother and, along with her professional career, she became a strong advocate for supports and programing through her work with the Ontario Autism Society

She loved her gardens and pets, especially Bosco. She loved having friends and neighbours over for Canada Day and New Years Eve celebration parties. Her house was always open to anyone, and it was a popular spot for Jen and her friends throughout their school years.

Rosarii also loved to travel, with Varadero, Cuba being one of her favourite destinations. She always liked talking to the local people and hearing stories about their lives. She also loved the beaches and the refreshments!

All are invited to celebrate Rosarii’s life on Tuesday July 29th, from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Heritage Funeral Home at 1250 Trim Road, Orleans. A separate Celebration of Life will be held in St. John’s NL on Sunday , Aug 3rd from 1pm to 5pm at the St. John’s Elks Club, 19 Carpasian Road, St. John’s NL.

The family expresses its deepest thanks to the Ottawa General Hospital, Oncology staff 5 East, the Orleans Palliative Care Home team, and Bayshore Home Health for their great care and support through a very difficult time.

Rosarii would like us all to remember the good times and good people we meet through life, and to care for those people who struggle through life’s ups and downs.

Condolences

My Condolences to Don Jen Michael and Wyatt and to her families, May she rest in peace

My deepest condolences! She was a loving caring person who will be dearly missed by everyone she touched!
XO

Don, Jennifer, Michael and all the family. We are so sorry for the loss of Rosarii. She was truly a wonderful and loving person. I feel privileged that I got to be Rosarii and your neighbour after my parents moved and got to know you both in your own right. Our love and thoughts are with you all. Love Catharine, Rick and family.

Rosarii’s passing is a sad loss to so many. She was a beautiful, kind, loving and brave person. Don, we are heartbroken for you, Jen, Michael and Wyatt. Our sincerest sympathy to you and to Rosarii’s sisters and brother and to her many grieving nieces and nephews. John and I cherish our memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Rosarii’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Love from John & Beth Anne

My condolences to don and family rosarii passing she was a good mother to mike and jen and will always be remembered by family and friends

Rosarii was the perfect blend of kindness and strength, always smiling and completely genuine in every way. There are so many years of wonderful memories in both Newfoundland and Ottawa, it would be impossible to choose just one. Our families have been connected over decades through the McAllisters and Portugal Cove, I guess we were always meant to be part of each other’s lives, and for this I am forever grateful. I have attached one of my favourite photos of Rosarii with Kat and Bella from 2011. We were in Ottawa and it was just a beautiful day splashing about in the pool, sipping coffee, chatting and laughing. Well, I guess I was able to choose a favourite memory after-all. 😞 Sending much love and hugs to all, but especially to Don, Jen, Mike and Wyatt. Thinking of you, Paula, Ian, Kat and Bella Florey (nee) McAllister

My deepest condolences. To Rosari’s family & husband Don ..Rosari was a lovely lady who will be missed .

Rosari was a wonderful person and I loved to share walk times with her and Bosco, Don always walked to fast couldn’t keep up.
From New Years and Canada Day parties and just a word in the street.
She was a remarkable woman and fantastic neighbor, and Don her perfect partner.
She will be sorely missed our sympathy goes out to the whole family.

So sorry to hear of Rosarii passing. I remember her well as a child but had not seen her in years. My deepest condolences to her family. Sean and i am her first cousin.

My deepest condolences to your family, she was such an amazing person and I was grateful to have known her. Hugs to the entire family.

Jamie

I will miss our very intimate moments with you my friend and I love you so much

Don and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of Rosarie. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May Rosarie rest in peace with her parents and siblings my Uncle Bill and Cecilia Buckle.