Obituary - Leda Anna Rosati (nee D'Alimonte)

Leda Anna Rosati (nee D’Alimonte)

Mar 13, 1940 - Jan 12, 2026

Leda joined her beloved husband Gabriel, and son Mark in heaven January 12th, 2026.

Treasured mother of Adriano Rosati (Lori), Betty DiGiovanni (Tony), Lucy Kristensen (Niels), and the late Mark (1982). Loving Nonna of Dana (Scott), Alicia (Brendan), Carly (Justin), Dora (Niel), Mark, Chantal, and Henrik. 

Leda Anna was born on a farm in Turrivalignani, Italy in 1940, the youngest of 10 children. She was the last of her siblings to move to North America in 1955, and aside from her sister-in-law Ruth (Gabriele’s wife), she is the last to leave this earth and follow them home. Predeceased by Giovina (John), Gabriele, Valoroso (Bettina), Maria (Nicola), Vincenzo, Antonietta, Loreta, Benito, and Camillo. 

Dear sister-in-law of Gino Rosati (Ermie), Elvira Conte (late Dan), Lucia Ricci (Tonino), as well as many who have gone before her - Antonietta DiPasquale (Luigi), Santa D'Angelo (Antonio), Maria Rosati (Antonio), Angiolina DiPierdomenico (Giovanni), Annina DeAngelis (Donato). She will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

As a newcomer to Canada, she quickly learned English and found work.  She worked for two summers on Boblo Island, then found a permanent job at Calvert’s where she worked until Mark was born. Leda was involved in her church community at St. John the Baptist and she was part of many Italian folk groups. She loved cooking, animals, gardening, and dancing. She was a great friend to many.

A special thank you to Dr. Alex Shen, all of the caregivers who came to her home, the Hsopice Team, and staff at the Y-Emara Palliative Care Unit for their kindness and compassionate care. Thank you also to the many family and friends who helped so much while she was sick.  There are too many people to mention individually, but you know who you are and your kindness and help will never be forgotten. You were a great support to Leda and her family.

If you so desire, Donations can be made to Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare or Amherstburg Community Services.

Visitation was held on Friday, January 16th, 2026, from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm with prayers and words of remembrance at 8pm at Families First Amherstburg (585 Sandwich St S, Amherstburg, ON N9V 0E2). Visitation continued on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, from 9:30am until 10:30am at Families First Amherstburg, followed by a procession to St John the Baptist Church for mass at 11am (225 Brock St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2H3). Burial at St John the Baptist Cemetery followed. Share memories, photos, or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca