Obituary of Rosalie Ann Cameron

Rosalie Ann “Posy” Cameron died on May 22nd, with her husband Robert Brothers at her side. Survived by her son Timothy Hanson, his wife Trisha and their children, Tucker, Capri, Mac and Calia, two brothers, Donald (Joan) Cameron and Stewart Cameron, two stepdaughters, Christine Brothers and Kathleen (Joseph) Damonte and their children, Samantha and Abigail. Preceded in death by her brother, Bruce and his wife Susan. Survived by 5 nieces, 1 nephew and many cousins. Born in Fargo ND in 1942, graduating from Fargo High School and the University of North Dakota, she moved to New York City, marrying Thomas Hanson, now deceased. Moving with him and her son, Timothy, to Rochester, NY, she worked for the city and Mayor and many political campaigns. In 1987, she married Bob Brothers, relocated to Washington, D.C., and fostered her passion for politics by managing the DC Volunteers for President Clinton’s 1992 campaign and then the Transition Office volunteers. Offered a position in the Clinton Administration, she ultimately becoming Director of Communications for the Office of Personnel Management. Retired in 1997, Bob and Posy moved to Cape Cod, where they enjoyed time with friends and their beautiful gardens, especially the rose, cutting, and daffodil gardens and the moon garden that sparkled with moonlight. Important for her to be active in the community, she volunteered with Cape Rep Theatre and worked for low-income housing. She treasured her time with family, especially when Chris, Kit and Tim and their families came to Cape Cod to enjoy the beach, jewelry making, and the gardens. She loved to dress them in matching outfits, called “multiples,” and giving great big hugs. In 2009, she and Bob moved to Minnesota, where they enjoyed the MN grandchildren and MD grandchildren visits. Her love, strength and determination are cherished by her family and we will remember her always!