Rose Moore

Moore (Kaniuk) Rose, 100, Bedford, formerly of Cairnbrook, died peacefully at Bedford Post Acute (Donahue Manor) on October 21, 2025. Born December 18, 1924, the daughter of the late Rosella (Salabay) and Charles Kaniuk. She was the last remaining of her siblings. Preceded in death by beloved husband Thomas J., whom she married November 24, 1951; siblings: Nicholas, John, Alex, Mary, Katherine, Ann, Nancy, Magdalene, and Helen. Survived by daughter Rose Ann (Robert) Wilk; grandsons Thomas (Katy Mereen) and Ryan (Biannely); great grandsons: Samuel, Jack, Sebastian, and Alexander; Godson, Fred Semenik; Goddaughter, Deeann George; special nieces: Shirley Roman, Nancy (Mike) McClellan, Mary Louise “Bebe” Kaniuk. Rose and her husband owned and operated Moore’s Hotel for 60 years. She loved spending time with family, being with her grandchildren always made her smile. She cherished all of her nieces and nephews. Rose was a treasure to all who knew her. Selfless, giving what she could to her daughter and grandchildren, always remembering birthdays and anniversaries. She kept busy until the end with puzzles and loved scratching lottery tickets hoping for a Big Win. Her family members were the winners having her love for all these years. A special thanks to the caring staff of Bedford Post Acute. Rose was a lifelong member of Holy Assumption of St. Mary where Liturgy will be sung at 10 am Monday, Fr. Elijah Bremer. Committal Parish Cemetery. Friends will be received 4-8 pm Sunday at the Mulcahy Funeral Home. Panachida will be sung Sunday evening at the Funeral Home. Friends who wish may make donations to the Holy Assumption of St. Mary in Rose’s memory.

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