Leo Francis Bonaventure Rose died peacefully at home Friday, October 14, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Grand Falls July 2, 1928, to deceased parents, Andrew and Nellie Rose.
Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 67 years, Sheila Maureen (nee Fagan), sons Barry (Raquel) and Sean (Marlon), daughter Sonia (John), grandchildren Matthew, Emma (Tyson), Jane (Nick), Rachel (Elise) and great grandson (namesake) Leo William Barrie. Also leaving to mourn stepfamily, Anne, Andrew, David, John, Patricia, Bernice, Betty, Rosemary, and Patrick.
Predeceased by sisters Carmel O’Reilly (Gerry) and May Laing (Cec). Leaving to mourn sister Jean Vaughan (Don), Kansas, Missouri, brother-in-law Leo Fagan, sisters-in-law Pat (Paul), Kay (Frank), Alicia (Aidan).
Leo was active in golf, curling, tennis and hockey as a referee. He was inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Hockey Hall of Fame June 2014 and described as “having made a valuable impact on hockey for 17 years within and outside the province.” Leo was invaluable to the Grey Cliffe community and committed many hours serving on the Board of Directors. Leo was a kind and gentle soul, and his sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew him. On his 90th birthday, friend Rollie wrote “Leo is one of a kind who contributed to many facets of life for many, many years.”
The family extends sincere thanks to Dr. Roger Butler and his devoted Home Care Dementia team, Community Health Nurses and caregivers Emmanuel, Daniel, Au Boo and Davis.
Cremation has taken place. Service at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 3:30 pm. Celebration of Life to follow at The Fluvarium, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leo Francis Bonaventure Rose July 2 1928 to October 14 2022..
Death notice for the town of: St-John’s, Province: T-N