In Celebration of

Joseph Arthur Rose

June 9, 1946 -  January 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather Joseph Arthur Rose on January 24, 2023.

Husband to the love of his life, Helen, for 41 years, wonderful father to Jonathan (Jacqueline) and Christopher, and loving grandfather to Hudson and Harrison. He is predeceased by sister Katherine (Bobby) and survived by siblings Nancy Hartford (John), James Rose, Trisha Dacosta (Lou), Heather Rose (Don) and Beth Rose (Denis), and cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Joseph will forever be remembered as a loving, caring, and selfless man. His smile could light up a room and the twinkle in his eyes revealed his charming and outgoing spirit. Born in Clarkson Ontario in 1946, Joseph opened his own automotive repair shop in 1973 and over the past five decades, his generosity, and kind nature saw many customers become friends, and friends and staff became his family. Joseph touched countless lives and will be sorely missed by the many people he has left behind.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you take a moment to remember Joe and as per his wishes, cremation will take place. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 3rd at 11am at Turner & Porter Funeral Home (2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto). A reception will be held following the service to celebrate Joseph’s life.

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Wendy A Pegg (cousin)

Entered January 29, 2023 from Newmarket

So sad to learn of the passing of Joe - I will remember his smile and kind nature and wish he and his family peace at this sad time

Sue (McKay) Jenkinson (Cousin)

Entered January 29, 2023 from Alliston, Ontario

Dear Helen and family,
I was very saddened to hear about Joe’s passing and sorry that he had been ill for sometime. I am sure he will be missed by all the family.
May he rest in peace. Love Sue

Peter Middleton (Good friend)

Entered January 30, 2023 from Mississauga

With the passing of Joe, the world has lost a Great Man whose friendship was cherished by all who knew him. Joe was a lot of things, a Loving husband, a Fabulous Father and such a Wonderful Person for the rest of us. Joe was kind, generous, caring and really would give you the shirt off his back. He always had a genuine grin to greet you and a hearty laugh that was contagious. My family and I will miss him dearly. We were very fortunate to have Joe a part of our lives.

Marla Minshall (nee McCartney) (Family Friend)

Entered January 30, 2023 from Toronto

I will always remember Joe as my parents friend. He always had the biggest smile on his face and was full of life and laughter. He was of great help to me when I was having problems with my first (and last) car. I have so many pictures of childhood that feature not only him but Helen and the boys. He will be greatly missed and my condolences go out to his family. May he be at peace.

Susan Longo (Client)

Entered January 30, 2023 from Toronto

Here lies an honest man. Joe was the epitome of honesty and integrity in his business- a rare find these days.

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