Passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Friday, May 18th, 2012. John Emerson “Jack” La Rose, of Durham and formerly of Inglewood, in his 97th year, beloved husband of the late Evelyn Perry. Dear father of Ruth and her husband Keith Allen of Stoney Lake. Remembered by his grandchildren Brenda Allen, Charles (Brenda) La Rose, David (Rose) La Rose, Paul (Brenda) La Rose and his many great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his grandson Mark Allen, his son Murray La Rose, and his brother Lloyd La Rose. Jack was a 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge and was a recipient of the William Mercer Wilson medal.
Friends may call at the McCulloch-Watson Funeral Home, Durham on Monday, May 21st from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., where members of the Masonic Lodge #306 will hold a memorial service at 7 p.m.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Tuesday morning, May 22 from 10 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock.
Following a reception at the funeral home, interment will be held at Meadowvale Cemetery, Brampton.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Durham Medical Clinic, P.O. Box 1407, Durham N0G 1R0 or the Children’s Wish Foundation, 7-725 Westney Road South Ajax L1S 7J7.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Serenity
We wanted you to know that we all send our sincere & deepest condolences to The LaRose family. Your dad will be missed by many.
Sincerely
Residents & Staff of Serenity
Les and Lorna Jenkinson
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May all your memories of good times help you through this very sad and difficult time. He had a good long life. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Jean and Don Armstrong
Dear Ruth and Keith.
We have very fond memories of times spent with your Dad and your Mother all through our Star and Masonic years. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Ken Hayward
Our thoughts and prayers are with the LaRose Family during this sad and difficult time. Our family cherishes the many good times and memories we experienced over the many years.
Isabel Hayward and Family