Leo Francis Joseph Rose
July 2, 1928 to October 14, 2022
Obituary
For those unable to attend the service for the Late Leo Rose on Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the Carnell Memorial Chapel can instead view it via this link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1666373456214888
Leo Francis Joseph 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 (Harry) 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.
Schedule
funeral
3:30pm, Friday October 21st
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Celebration of Life to take place following the service at the Fluvarium at 5:00 p.m. All are Welcome!
Please accept our sincere condolences. We only recently learned of his passing. He was a very gentle person and I am sure that he is sorely missed. May the passage of time heal your hearts. May Leo rest in peace.
With love,
Cliona and Mairead McManamon.
To the Rose family,
We’re thinking of you as you remember all the good Mr. Rose did within your family and the larger community. The best of him lives on in those closest to him.
Peace,
Shannon, Mark and family
To Sheila and the Rose Family
We were saddened to hear of Leo’s passing. He was such a wonderful person, a joy to be around and was giving to all who knew him.
We will certainly miss him at Greyclifffe
Jim, Ethel and Rachelle Cochrane
Mrs. Rose, Barry, Sean, Sonia and families,
My deepest sympathies to you all. I remember Mr. Rose as being such a lovely and kind man. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Sheila, Barry, Sean and Sonia and the Rose family;
Please accept my sincere condolences on Leo’s passing. It is indeed a pleasure to have known him and to have been in his company over the years. He was always in great spirits and had a wonderful sense of humour. May the love and comfort of family and friends help to heal your sorrow.
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. He and Sheila were great friends of my parents and I guess I first me him in about 1968. As a child and adult he always had time for a kind word and a joke or two. Whenever I saw him while visiting my parents he was always a pleasure to see. Sincerest condolences.
Robert Noseworthy
Sending condolences to your family at this difficult time. May he RIP🙏
Barry and Family,
Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family on your Dads passing. God Bless
Sheila and family sending our sincere condolences on the death of Leo. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May he Rest In Peace.
Sean, I am sorry to hear about your Dad. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Stephanie
To Sheila, Barry , Sean and Sonia ,
My love and thoughts are with you and your family today . Leo was a tremendous man – kind , gentle and engaging to so many at work and in his outside passions. His loss will be missed by many . I am saddened that I cant be there in person today to celebrate his life with you . .
Fondly
To the Rose Family
Sincere condolences to all the family. So sorry for you loss.
Rob Newbury and Weston Sprigg
Sheliagh ,so sorry to hear that Leo has died
He was always so helpful when I I started work at the HSC he was good to all of the staff
You and your family will be rembered in my prayers
May he Rest In Peace
Hugs Mona
To Sheila and Family
My sincere condolences on the passing of Leo. He was a gentle , kind man who always had a smile that made me feel welcomed. It was always a pleasure being in his company. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace..
Linda Cashin
So sorry for your loss. My Condolences to all your family
Maureen And Tony
To Sheila and family my deepest condolences on the passing of Leo.
Leo was a man of great kindness and always made you feel welcome when invited to his home.
I went to she Sheila and Leo on October 10 and as he took my hand I would feel him squeezing it I felt he knew who I was which put a smile on my face.
RIP Leo
Sheila hold on to the great memories they will help you in the days and months ahead.
To The Rose Family;
We are so very sorry to hear of Leo’s passing, we have so many fond memories of our visits to Perida/Florida and playing golf and walking the beach. We extend our deepest sympathy to you all. A life well lived!
Regards
Brad and Jane Davis
To Sheila and the Rose Family.
We are so very sorry to hear of Leo’s passing .
He will be remembered by us all, including our son Danny.
Remember — When someone you love becomes a memory, That memory becomes a Treasure.
Leo was a life-long friend of our family, and we have so many fond memories of time spent together over the years. In particular, Leo and Sheila were wonderful friends to our parents. He leaves behind such a rich legacy – an athlete, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, a gentleman and a true friend. The entire Rose family have given so much to our community, particularly in the field of healthcare where Leo, Sheila and their kids have all made such invaluable contributions. During this time of loss, our entire family sends our most sincere condolences. We know Leo will be remembered by all with fondness, enduring respect and admiration.
Danny & Elizabeth Williams
To Mr. Rose’s Family & Friends,
I remember Mr. Rose fondly, his office at the HSC was housed in the same area as the Purchasing Dept. where I worked. He would always have a little tidbit of life to share with all of us each day. Sending condolences to all. May he Rest In Peace🙏
Barry and Raquel and family, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Thinking about you and sending our love and prayers. With sympathy from Jake Joanne and Melanie.
To Sheila and the Rose family. I am saddened to hear the news of Leo’s passing. I came to know Leo through many family gatherings hosted or organized by your dear friend and my Uncle, Ralph Moore. Leo’s presence at these gatherings always added to the humor and laugher and became something myself and my family looked forward to.
Sheila, so sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. I enjoyed curling with him with the hospital teams. Condolences to you and your family.
Barry and the Rose family. We are so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. He enjoyed a long and happy life. There will be many wonderful family memories shared with you to help you through this sad time. With sympathy from Anna and Gerry
Barry, you have my most heartfelt sympathy after learning about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time..
I’m very sorry to learn of the passing of your father, Sonia. May he rest in peace. You’re in my thoughts at this sad time.
Barry, Raquel and family
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Aunt Sheila, Barry, Sean and Sonia
We are thinking of you at this time. When we were kids and Uncle Lee visited, it was a time of laughter and fun. We will always remember his sense of humour. Uncle Lee was such a kind and pleasant man. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace .
Sheila and family. So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. May he Rest In Peace. Kay
Sheila and family,,
Sorry to Hear of Leo’s passing. Our condolences to you during this difficult time.
Lynn & Steve Sparkes
Condolences to the Rose family on Leo’s passing.. He was a golfing buddy of my fathers who passed in July. My father spoke very highly of him. May he rest in peace, God Bless.
Sheila, Barry, Sean and Sonia
I was very saddened to hear of Leo’s recent passing. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Leo, Sheila and Barry in the health-care system over the years. Leo was a wonderful man, always had a kind word and a great smile. Our sincere condolences to you and your families.
Don and Betty Keats
To Sheila and family, please accept my sincere condolences. My parents, Peter and Catherine Gregory were good friends starting when they worked at the General Hospital. Most of their conversations ended with some hearty laughter. My he rest in peace.
I remember fondly time I spent with Leo as a colleague at the Health Sciences Centre and during our curling days on the hospital team. We had some great games, great laughs and shared some great stories. Our condolences to Sheila and the family.
Sheila, Barry, Sean and Sonia
So sad to hear of the passing of Leo(Uncle Lee). I have many fond memories of him amusing all of us kids on the many vacations and special occasions our families spent together. He was a kind hearted man who took joy in putting a smile on your face. His laugh is something I will never forget. Ironically, we are in Florida, the very place where many of these memories were formed. While we will not be able to celebrate his life with you at home, we will be sure to hold a toast and few laughs in his memory at one of his favourite spots at the sunset this evening. He will be missed by all who knew him.
With love,
Geoff and Debbie Moore
Dear Sheila, Barry, Sean and Sonia
Gregor and I are so saddened to hear of Leo’s passing..He was such a kind and unassuming man with a surprising wit. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you say good-bye.
Love,
Heather and Gregor
Sheila and family, I am sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. You and he bring back many good memories of my past life in Newfoundland. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ambrose Hearn
Shelia and family, so sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheila and family, thinking of you all in the loss of your beloved Leo. My deepest condolences, Betty ( Keough) Spearns
To Sheila and families:
So sorry to hear of Leo’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Leo at the HSC, he was a very patient and caring man. Hold on tight to all the wonderful memories you have of him. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
Judie (Morgan) Butler
Dear Barry and family, thinking of you at this difficult time and offering my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear father.
Brenda Bowen
To the Rose Family –
I am saddened to hear of Mr. Rose’s passing. Sending my sincere condolences.
Sandy Hearn (Browne)
To Sheila and family ——-sorry for your loss of a husband ,father and a really nice guy who could fascinate my grandson with his insightful hockey stories as well as keeping a good many of his golfing buddies on the straight and narrow with his scheduling and organizational skills .
We will miss him.
Lloyd and Jean
Shelia, Barry, Sean and Sonia:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was an honor and a privilege to have known Leo—a real gentleman and true friend for so many years. May the pleasant memories he left you guide and help you through these difficult times.
Rest in peace Lee
Sheila and family, in our six years living at Greycliffe we came to love Leo. Friday afternoon visits were very special. His gentleness, kindness and generosity of spirit were exceptional. He was nature’s gentleman. May God hold Leo in His eternal peace.
Kevin and Cathy
To Sheila and all of the family we offer you our condolences on the loss of a very special person who made the world a better place by being here. It is so sad to lose a loved one and he will certainly leave a void in our lives. Thinking y’all at this time and regrets on not being to be with you. Take care and god bless
Aunt Sheila and family
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss
Thinking of you all
Yvonne and John Milley
Sheila we are thinking if you and your whole family as you mourn Leo’s passing..He was well known and well loved by everyone he met.We were so lucky to have spent many good times with you both especially as neighbours in Florida..We look forward to seeing you on Friday to celebrate a well lived life..
Bart and Nicki