Jeffery ‘Jeff’ Rose
1945-2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing
of our husband, father, papa, brother and friend, Jeffery E.C. Rose
(aka JR, Jessie Duke, Jeffery F) on Friday, February 21, 2020. He was
born May 22, 1945 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Big Jeff and Peggy
Rose.
Survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Marie; son, Peter (Kim
Bugden), grandchildren Karlee and Spencer, 2 grand dogs, Little
Harbour; daughter, Sheri (Stephen Woolley), 2 grand dogs, Fletchers
Lake; brother, Stephen Rose, Little Harbour; sisters, Patricia Rose,
New Glasgow, and Sharon (Rob) Davis, Kanata, ON; nieces and
nephews.
Jeff graduated from St. F.X University in 1969 with his
Bachelor of Business Administration (the first to make 100 in
Accounting). After graduating X, he continued his
career with the Royal Bank totalling 37 years, working in Summerside,
Montreal, Saint John, Halifax and finally returning to his home, New
Glasgow, to retire his career with the Royal
Bank. He was a respected, successful entrepreneur
with land development and Harbourway
Storage. During his working years in New Glasgow he
was very community focused, involved with Rotary, Chairman of Heart
and Stroke campaign, United Way, past President of Pictou East PC
Party, member of Little Harbour Presbyterian Church and on the Board
of Managers.
After retiring, Jeff and Ann Marie spent 15 winters snow
birding in Sarasota, Florida, where many great and lasting friendships
were made. His Sun’n’Fun
friends are all extended family.
Jeff’s love for his family was immense, he adored
his grandchildren and loved spending time with all his family
members. Point Forty Four was always
home. He was so happy to have built his home there
and enjoyed the quiet and beauty of the nature that surrounded
him.
His generosity extended far from his family and reached all
corners of Pictou County including being a secret Santa to many who
don’t even know. If you were fortunate enough to be a friend
of JR’s you knew you had a lifelong
friend. Jeff will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved him.
Thanks to Robyn Fraser RN, Christina Clark RN, Tanner Hughes
RN, Holly and Marie RRT’s, Nathan and Shawn, paramedics and
the attending doctors at the Aberdeen Hospital for their compassionate
care given to Jeff.
A celebration of life will be held at Little Harbour
Community Centre, Saturday, March 7 from 3-5 pm with words of
remembrance at 4 pm. Donations may be made to The Salvation Army, Big
Brothers and Sisters, ALS Society or a charity of your
choice. Arrangements are under the direction of
R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jeffery ‘Jeff’ Rose 19452020..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia