Rose Spicer passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, at the age of 84 years. She is survived by her daughter, Heather (Terry) Hobbs of Assiniboia; son Scott (Inga) of Winnipeg; three grandsons, Kyle (Dani) Ringrose-Hobbs, Adam (Kendra) Hobbs, Tom (Erin) Hobbs; great-grandchildren: Brody, Jude, Brooklyn, Ivy, Ash, Breanna and Miller; sister, Shirley Marchand (Leo, deceased); brothers Ted Derbyshire (Julie) and Bill Wilson (Kathy) and numerous nieces and nephews. Rose is predeceased by her husband, John; her father, George Derbyshire; mother, Thelma and Stepfather, Archie Wilson.
Born in Assiniboia on January 2, 1941, Rose attended Zenith School and later graduated from Assiniboia High School with her Grade 12. She went on to study at the Moose Jaw Union Hospital School of Nursing, where she formed many lifelong friendships and earned her Registered Nurse certification in 1961. That same year, she married John Spicer.
Throughout her career, she worked at the Assiniboia Union Hospital, the Town of Assiniboia, Assiniboia Flowers, and Carol’s Creations. In. 1982, she opened her own business, Flowers By Rose.
Creative at heart, Rose poured her passion into every project—whether she was arranging flowers, sewing clothes for her kids and grandkids, knitting sweaters, mitts, and toques for her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and their children, or taking on needlework and gardening. Her famous Christmas fruit cake was a cherished tradition, gifted to many family members and friends.
Deeply involved in her community, she was a proud member of the Legion, the United Church Women, played a key role in organizing the annual Trade Show and Festival of Nations, and canvassed for the Diabetes Association.
In retirement, she and John enjoyed countless summers camping and fishing at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, making lasting memories together in the beauty of nature.
Funeral Service was held on June 12, 2025, at Ross Funeral Chapel, Assiniboia, SK. Les Wilcock officiated. Pallbearers were grandsons Kyle Hobbs, Adam Hobbs, Tom Hobbs, nephews, Claire Wilson, Jeff Marchand and Roger Derbyshire. Memorial Donations in Rose’s memory can be made to the Lafleche and District Health Care Fund. The family would like to thank the caregivers at LaFleche and District Health Center for their kind and loving care over the past four years. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Spicer family may be shared at . Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.
