Rosanne Fedorkow was a familiar figure in Queenston. She worked as a guide at Sir Adam Beck Number One Power Plant where she welcomed visitors, including royalty and international dignitaries. In 1953, she was the stand-in for Marilyn Monroe during the filming of “Niagara.”

Rosanne was also deeply committed to education and community life. She helped found the Niagara-on-the-Lake University Women’s Group and Newcomers Club. Her greatest local legacy, however, may be the Queenston Community Library. When library service to the village ended in the 1970s, Rosanne helped establish a new community library and volunteered as its librarian until 1995. Her dedication to Queenston earned her several honours, including certificates of merit from the Government of Canada. She remained an active and generous member of the community throughout her life. October is Women’s History Month in Canada, so this month our column will feature some remarkable women who helped to shape Niagara-on-the-Lake.