elevated AlQhR December 12, 1937 ~ October 21, 2020

elevated AlQhR Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 7, 2020 – By Invitation Only

elevated AlQhR Chapel of St. Joseph- Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated AlQhR Interment

elevated AlQhR Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

elevated AlQhR Obituary

elevated AlQhR 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 AlQhR 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 AlQhR 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 AlQhR 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 AlQhR 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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