August 12, 1944 ~ January 12, 2021
At Toronto General Hospital on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, Ross Austin Rumble, of King City, in his 77th year, beloved husband for 51 years of Margaret (nee Smythe). Loving father of Janet, Susan, Karen, and David. He is also survived by his brothers, Paul, Bruce, and Glen and their families as well as his sister-in-law Mary. He was predeceased by his parents Austin and Helen Rumble of King City and his infant sister Norma. Ross was employed by the Toronto Star for 47 years, retiring in 2009. He also served as a volunteer fire fighter for the King City Fire Department for a number of years. He will be remembered by many good friends and neighbours for his good nature and laugh. Ross always enjoyed spending time with family and friends, a BBQ, cocktails, a game of cards and reminiscing. He took great pride in his garden and could always be found working outside during the summer.
The family wish to thank the cardiac teams at Mount Sinai and Toronto General Hospital for their expert care over the years.
Due to the global pandemic, cremation has already taken place.
At Ross’ request, a private burial will take place at King City Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Shirley Malanych
Dear Rumble family
I am so so sorry that your beloved Ross has passed
It can be a very difficult time especially now
All of us who know grief will be with you in your grief
Remember the happy times
They are so special
James Wall
Condolences on behalf of King Fire and Emergency Services (King City, Nobleton, and Schomberg Fire Station).
Ruth Gray
Dear Marg and Family,
My deepest condolences to everyone during this sad time of Ross’ passing. It is unfortunate that visitation is restricted at this time but I am keeping you in my thoughts and remembering you in my prayers. Care for you!
Rosiland Thornton
Dear Marge and family. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family on the loss of your husband and father. Take care my friend and nursing colleague.
John and Marilyn Caruso
Marg:
My condolences on the passing of Ross. I remember many good times and the fun we had at the King City Fire Hall. Ross was a great mentor and a dedicated firefighter. Ross was fun to be around sharing a joke or a story with the boys. He will be missed.
John and Marilyn Caruso
Mary Lou & Lorne Tatton
Dear Cousin Marg and Family: Please accept our sincere sympathies on Ross’ passing. May you and the children cherish all the happy memories of Ross. We all feel somewhat lost that we are not joining together to share your family’s grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sonia & Michael Facchini, Vincy Chakkalakal
Our deepest condolences to the Rumble family. Mr Rumble was a great man who will be dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time. May Mr Rumble Rest In Peace
Gail Irvine
Marg sorry for your loss you have looked after him well for all these years take care
Jerry
Dear Margaret, Janet, Susan, Karen and David
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Having known Ross for half his life, we will miss
him enormously.
May his memory be a blessing.
Jerry and Terri Langas
Isobel Burbidge
Dear Marg
I am sending my love to you and your family at this time.
Hearing of the death of Ross saddened me but also brought back
fond memories of our times together in King City.
Rest In Peace Ross and may God’s blessing be with all the Rumble family.
Terry and Kathy Agar
Sending our condolences to the Rumble family on the passing of Ross. As former residents of King City, we had the pleasure to know Ross through friends and his involvement in many activities in town. It was always a pleasure to stop and have a casual chat wherever we crossed paths.
Praying for you all at this very trying time.
Kathy and Terry Agar and family.
Danna Farrows
Marg I am so sorry for your loss. You gave him so much help over the years and had many hours of fun with family and friends. Sending big hugs to you and all your family.
Love Danna
Anne O’Brien
My deepest condolences Marg and family on the loss of your husband, father and brother in-law. May he Rest In Peace.
Anne O’Brien
Darlene Boote
Dear Marg & family,
Aunt Denise (Leskinen) told me today of your husband’s passing. I am so sorry. May you and your family mourn peacefully with sweet memories of Ross. God bless and you are in my prayers. Darlene (Pender)
Aston Rumble
Dear Marg, Janet, Karen, Sue, and David,
Steve and I send our deepest sympathies and share in your sadness. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts. Ross will be remembered with great fondness and love.
Sending you love and peace,
Aston and Steve.
John Robertson
My sincere condolences o are sent to you on Ross’s passing. I have many fond memories of working with Ross at The Toronto Star Rotogravure plant. May he Rest In Peace.
Myrna Karpiuk
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies in the passing of Ross to all his family. Paul, Bruce and Glen may not remember
me, but my mother was their mother’s cousin, Marjorie Lloyd (Bowes). It’s been many years since we’ve seen each other
and I just read in today’s Star of Ross’ passing and wanted to extend my heartfelt thoughts.
Thinking of you all at this time, Myrna Karpiuk (Lloyd).
FLo Smyth
I write this for my brother John McDonald who considered Ross such a good friend for so many years. My memory of Ross was that huge smile he always had. John wanted you to know your family has meant a lot to him and he has so many good memories to reflect on now that he is confined.
Helen (Peck) Herrema
On behalf of June, Fred and I, I wish to express our most heartfelt sorrow. We remember the many times we crossed the road to play with Ross and his brothers and as I got older I spent time visiting with his mother,Helen. I also remember sitting sometimes at night with all the boys. Remembering helps relieve our sorrow.
Richard Wand
Dear Marg and Family,
We were very saddened to learn of Ross’ passing. It is fondness, that we remember the good times that we shared with you and John and Jackie, when we were first married . Our thoughts and prayers are with you, during this heartbreaking time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Richard and Joan Wand
Brian Copithorn & Gail Copithorn-McCartie
The world has lost a wonderful man. We hold you all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Roberta Perruzza
Mrs. Rumble, Janet, Susan, Karen and David. Our deepest condolences for the loss of Mr. Rumble. He was a great man. I will always remember him sitting in the garage enjoying life!
Roberta, Chris and Sebastian
Joe Gorgonio
Marg and family our deepest condolences for your loss of Ross.
We will miss seeing him, and of course miss his laughter. He was a good friend.
Joe and the rest of the Gorgonio family.
Elizabeth Graham
Our condolences to the Rumble family. We have many fond memories of Ross and Marg at the Fire Hall and at the Firefighter conventions. He was a fun loving person, the world is a little sadder today.
Donald Graham
When I think of Ross and some of the great conversations we had, it usually involved old cars and old trucks. He will be greatly missed.
Al and Marilyn Johnson
Our deepest condolences to the Rumble family on Ross’s passing. He was a great guy and we will cherish the memories.
With Sympathy
Al and Marilyn Johnson
Al Newton and Donna Newton-Witlox
We were so sorry to hear about Ross. He would often be around when our dad, Don, or Al would be swathing hay and if Ross saw dad out in his garden, he would stop for a visit. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sheila Casagrande
Dear Marg & family ,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband Ross !
Our sincere condolences to you & family !
Thinking of you dear classmate at this difficult time
Hugs,
Sheila Casagrande (McKeough) & family
Jan & Gordon Barry
Our thoughts are with you and your family, Marg, at this difficult time.
Anne-Marie Anderson
Dear Marg and Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Ross.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, at this difficult time.
It is very sad ,that we have lost some of our classmates and their families in these difficult times, and though we cannot be there, we are thinking of you and there to support you.
Sincere condolences,
Anne-Marie Anderson
Gary Fraser
Hi Marg and family. Karen and I offer our deepest condolences in the loss of Ross. I have great memories of him and I solving all the problems of the world while enjoying a cold one. Lol
Gary Fraser
Marilyn Parsons
Dear Paul
Please accept my sincere sympathy to all of you on the death of your brother Ross. Dianne also sends her condolences. (I am the widow of Doug Parsons and Dianne is his sister). May you have many happy memories to keep him alive in your hearts.