A. John Rourke
elevated hgChS December 12, 1937 ~ October 21, 2020
elevated hgChS Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 7, 2020 – By Invitation Only
elevated hgChS Chapel of St. Joseph- Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated hgChS Interment
elevated hgChS Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated hgChS Obituary
elevated hgChS It is with great sadness AND tremendous joy that we say goodbye to A. John Rourke who passed away peacefully at 6am on Wednesday October 21st at North York General Hospital from heart failure. He is now in eternal paradise with Jesus and all the saints that have gone before him. Joining his siblings, Terry, Pat, Janet, Brian and Charles. Along with his parents John Spencer and Elinor. As well as his son, Sean. We know they are having one big Rourke Family Reunion! “Buagh”(Irish family motto meaning victory)!
elevated hgChS John was the devoted husband to Dianne, beloved daddy to Stéphanie (Rob), Jennifer (Tom), Kelly (Gary), Sean (Fran), grandfather to Luke, Taylor, Karley, Dakota, Travis, Spencer and Alma-Sofia, uncle, brother and friend to many.
elevated hgChS John will be desperately missed and deeply remembered for his ability to tell detailed stories, sense of adventure, love of music, tenderness and compassion. His quiet strength and sensitivity attracted many to want to be in his company.
elevated hgChS There will be a family only celebration of life in November at Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill where John will be laid to rest near his son, Sean, who passed away in February 2020.
elevated hgChS In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John’s Rehabilitation Hospital where John & Dianne faithfully volunteered for the last 6 years. https://donate.sunnybrook.ca/tribute
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Dianne, we were so sorry to hear about John. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Our deepest sympathy,
Mike, Ann, and family
Thinking about you all. We are saddened but grateful we were able to enjoy his company in his last years. Papa will be missed and will always be remembered.❤
Sending love and prayers.
Dear Dianne and family—
So very sorry for your loss. John was such a lovely guy! He’ll be with you now in magical new ways. John’s light shines on!
Sending love,
Jeanne Beker
xx
my thoughts are with you and your family. love Joanne and Rod
Our Deepest Condolences, Russ & Lori Morgan
Condolences and prayers to all of the AJRs. He is already dearly missed by all of us but has been welcomed into loving arms. May you rest in peace, dear Uncle John.
Dianne, I’m SO very sorry to hear this and was hoping to visit you both before I move next week, but it’s just not possible. I loved working with John years ago and we shared many stores together which also got me through a rough time back in the day. I am thinking about you and your girls and I’m sending you big feel better hugs. xo
Dianne my deepest condolences to you and your family. RIP John
I will always remember his smiling face when he used to come to St. John and even during his very fragile days, he would accompany you there to keep you company, be it during your “coffee service”, or selling tickets for fundraising, and on so many more occasions . What a loss! My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dianne – my heart goes out to you and the family. Sad news. John was a great man. My deepest condolences
Diane, I was so sorry to learn of Johns passing. Thinking of you with love and my sincere sympathy. He’s one of a kind….I still have notes he would send me…and his love for that Triumph! Great memories ofyou and your wonderful John.
Dear Diane – I was so sorry to hear of your loss – we have only met at Lynn’s on a couple of occasions but I remember John as being a very congenial person – my thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad moment.
Diane we are sending love to you and your family, wishing we could be closer to hug. All our love, meg and wade
So sorry for your family’s tremendous loss. RIP John.
Such sad news, but a full wonderful life! John will be missed my many. My condolences to Dianne and his entire family. RIP John.
Dear Diane,
This is the hardest call. Losing your life partner is such a blow. I am still reeling myself and know that somehow you will find the strength to pull through the early difficult days with prayers and dedications. There are no words to express my sadness for you and yours in this time of sorrow. I know your children will provide the strength needed to continue being the family Rourke. Buagh! I am Irish too..McFall is the real name.
Our deepest sympathies to you Aunt Diane,
Stephanie, Jennifer, Kelly and family.
We’ve lost a wonderful uncle and an all ‘round great
guy !
Love, Michael, Nathalie, Liam and David
You all are held close in our thoughts in our thoughts as we remember John
Dear Dianne & Family
We have been privileged over the past few years to be associated with you and John. Our friendship began at St. John’s where it was always a joy to see you both at the Greeter’s Table, greeting patients and visitors always with a smile, or assisting people in the Gift Shop. The world has been blessed with John’s presence, he was always a joyful, happy, sincere, and caring person even when he was struggling with health issues. He will be missed but at peace and out of pain smiling down on your family and friends. God Bless and loads of love. Helen & Dave
Thinking of you Aunt Dianne and family at this time and sending prayers and all our love
Dear family and friends of JOHN:
My most sincere sympathy to all. I knew John
for countless years during our many years in
the broadcasting industry.
He was very well respected and liked by all.
Jo Anne Kelly Rudy
CKGM/CHOM FM
Montreal
Dianne, Ingrid and I send along our kindest regards and warm affection.
Dear Diane and family…I was so sorry to hear of Johns’ passing. He was such a lovely man and I’m honoured to have spent even a little bit of time with him. Sending you strength and love.
Dear Aunt Dianne, Stephanie, Jen & Kelly. Our family was blessed with such a kind man who led his life with love & generosity. Sending my deepest sympathy and love to you all. I am so grateful to have had Uncle John in my life.
Diane
I am greatly saddened to learn that John has left us. He was a great friend and dedicated worker with SJRH volunteers. I understand why you can only have a ‘family only’ service but I’m sorry the pup🐶🐶pies and I won’t be able to say ‘goodbye’.
I recall how John loved to pet and talk to Roxanne and Ace. I remember we would get him comfortably ‘set up’ in the lobby then place the dog beside him. His warm smile as he petted a pooch was something to behold.
Keep the faith. Be strong.
My deepest condolences, I attend Springvale and am praying for all of you.
As always in our thoughts . A close a loving family will be the healer