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At Deep River and District Health on Friday, April 3, 2026. Rosanne Burtch of Deep River at the age of 82 years. Daughter of Reginald and Dorothy Roach (nee McDonald) of Kingston. Beloved wife of Barry Burtch. Loving mother of Candace Burtch and her husband Richard Cowell of Ottawa and the late Donald, his wife Judy, and the late Deborah. Cherished grandmother of Philip Cowell and his wife Raelle, Amanda Cowell and Thomas Cowell and his wife Kayla, Shari Gosselin and her husband Andre, Bobbie Lewis, Hailey Burtch, and 6 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Bert and his wife Linda (Willie) of Kingston. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Friday, April 17 from 6-8 pm. Mass in the presence of ashes will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Deep River on Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 am. The family wishes to convey their utmost gratitude to the exemplary staff of Deep River and District Health for the compassionate care that Rosanne received, and acknowledge the dedicated nurses and personal support workers that allowed Rosanne to remain at home for as long as possible. In memory of Rosanne, donations to the Deep River and District Health Foundation, the Deep River and Area Food Bank or the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Renfrew County Animal Centre would be gratefully appreciated.
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