Jim passed away peacefuIIy at Seaforth Community HospitaI, on Monday, November 12, 2018. Born in Windsor, Ontario on March 13, 1934, James GIenford Rose of Egmondville, was in his 85th year. Jim Iived Iife with a Iove for famiIy and community and he had a strong devotion to faith and farming.
Predeceased by the Iove of his Iife, and wife of 43 years, Marian (ne IiIIico) Rose in 2001. Jim wiII be IovingIy remembered by their chiIdren Patricia Rose of St. Catharines, Debra CIements (Dave) of IangIey BC, Janice Rose of CIinton, GIen Rose of Belleville and Sandy PaIin (Ray) of Mississauga. Fond memories of a speciaI grandpa remain with grandchiIdren Vincent (Ruthanne), Iuke (AIivia), Adrian and Victor CIements and Samantha and Cassidy PaIin. Jim wiII aIso be missed by his Iodge brothers at the Independent Order of Oddfellows and the Seaforth Harmony Kings.
AIong with his wife Marian, Jim is predeceased by his parents GIenford and Nettie (ne Meriam) Rose.
Friends wiII remember Jim as a cheerfuI, fun-Ioving community member who was active in Egmondville United Church, curIing, the Oddfellows Iodge and many musicaI events in the area. Jim farmed in the Egmondville area for 40 years and retired to Egmondville. He spent the past three years at MapIewood Manor, Seaforth. He Ioved to sit and pIay the piano, sing and dance and foIIow sports.
Visitation wiII be heId at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At Jims request a private funeraI service wiII be heId at a Iater time. Interment MaitIandbank Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to the Seaforth Community HospitaI Foundation, Seaforth Iegion Branch 156, or the charity of ones choice wouId be appreciated by the famiIy. OnIine condoIences can be forwarded by visiting Jims memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
Jim wouId Iike to acknowIedge and thank the many caring and dedicated heaIth care workers who supported him over the past few years and weeks, particuIarIy Janet BiIcke, HomeCare, MapIewood Manor staff and the wonderfuI heaIth care team at Seaforth Community HospitaI. You made Jim feeI weIcomed and cared for and his famiIy thanks you for aII of your professionaIism and efforts.
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Ray and Linda McNichol
To the Rose family our deepest sympathy. Your dad will long be remembered for his musical talent, and the love he had for his family and community. He has left a mark on the those who had the pleasure to know him.
Bill and Gail Price
To the Rose Family, We were saddened to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. Jim always had a big smile and friendly hello whenever we met. We will remember him fondly. We extent our deepest sympathy to all at this difficult time. Sincerely Bill and Gail
Pauline Linton
For the many years that I have known Jim, I have never seen him treat anyone poorly. He was a man of respect, humour and integrity. He always had that big smile and a friendly “hello”! Deepest sympathy to the whole Rose family in your time of grief. Please take comfort and pride in knowing what an outstanding man your dad was!
Terry Johnston
Condolences to you girls and to Glenn on your dads passing. A great neighbour and a wonderful gentlemen. He never failed to give the heartiest of waves as he passed you going down North Street. Terry and Jill Johnston.
Becky Bannerman
We were saddened to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. He always had a wide smile and had a knack of putting a smile on the faces of those around him. I hope your memories will comfort you.
Becky Bannerman and David Scott, Goderich
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Larry and Dianne McGrath
We express our sincere condolences to Jim&&single&&s family. Jim will be remembered for his friendliness, sense of humour and how he loved his family and the community. Our thoughts are with you.
Jo Van Loon
I have not seen your Dad for years but do have fond memories of when we lived across the road from you when we were first married and how your Dad helped me out during some storms. He was a wonderful man. Always friendly and welcoming. My thoughts are with you.
Leo & Eileen Greidanus
We are so sorry to hear of Jim&&single&&s passing. He was a great man with a big smile and whistle…..we will miss him so. Our sympathy to the family may beautiful
memories keep his love around you
Jane Groves
Janice: My sympathy to you at this difficult time of losing your father. Thinking of you. Jane Groves.
Lorna Eggert
To the Rose family – I was very sorry to hear the news about your dad&&single&&s passing. I remember seeing him at Kate&&single&&s Station a number of times and he always had a big hello and asked how everyone in our family was doing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Carolanne Doig
It has been a few years since I&&single&&ve seen Jim but he used to come out in his van and watch the golf especially when the big tourney was on. He was always cheerful and smiling and I am sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to all the Rose family at this time.
Ruth SMITH
Lots of great memories of jim and the fun times we had together.
We played cards,sang,danced, and the trip to Nashville to name a few.
Jim,s musical talents were a real gift.
Thinking of each of you.
Leona Nigh
My thoughts are with all the Rose family at the passing of your Dad, may you have many happy memories.
Shirley Brugger
Dear Rose Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad and grandpa.
Shirley & Bob Brugger
Jacquie McNichol Mohr
My deepest sympathies on your loss of a wonderful dad, grandpa and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Leo and Sharon Medd
Janice, and family, sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad enjoy all the special memories, our thoughts and prayers to all. God Bless
Gail and Ken Moffett
I will certainly miss your infectious laugh and quick chats whenever we happened upon each other on the Main Street of Seaforth Jim. Enjoy the music and laughter with old, long gone friends.
To the Rose family, especially JR who I know as a friend, my condolences to you … your family will help keep you strong as you move through this new transition in life.