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June 18, 1921 – July 14, 2012 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beloved father Gene (Eugene) LaRose, pre deceased by his wife Armorelle (Trimble) 1980. Father of Rick LaRose (Lise), Kathleen Burgess (Charles), Nancy Hull (Bill). Dearly missed by his grandchildren, Andrew LaRose (Shanna), Erin LaRose, Scott Burgess (Beth), Adam Burgess (Dawn) Marlee Burgess, Robert Hull (Jessica) David Hull, Steven Hull, and great grand children Kiki LaRose and Jack Burgess. Gene was born in Avon Lake, Ohio the youngest son of Robert and Florence. Pre deceased by his 3 brothers, Louis, Samuel, and Jack. He was brought up by his aunt Florence and uncle Louis Mackenzie in Toronto and Muskoka. He was a veteran of World War II. He proudly served his country in the Royal Canadian Air Force in Snowy Owl Squadron – 420 in England from August 1944-1945. As a wireless air gunner he flew over Bergen, Norway, St. Mailo, France. Dusseldorf and Cologne Germany. He was a member of the Southern Ontario Chapter of the Ex Air Gunners and Wireless Air Gunners. He was a member of the West Toronto Dental Bowling League. His passion was golf and Bridge. On behalf of Gene and his family, we wish to thank all of the staff and volunteers at the Bethel Hospice for providing Dad with such great care during his final days. Gene was a very loving and loyal father and grandfather…. We wish him eternal peace. Cremation has taken place. A gathering to celebrate and remember Gene’s life will be held on Friday August 10, 2012 from 7-10 pm. At St. Johns Dixie Cemetery and Funeral Centre, 737 Dundas St. East (Dundas & Cawthra), in Mississauga. In lieu of flowers please send any memorial donations to the Bethell Hospice in Inglewood Ontairo, or donations may also be made to the Trillium Hospital in Mississauga.
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3 Guestbook Entries
August 10, 2012 | Anne Fradenburgh
I’m thinking of all three of you children at this time. Gord (my late husband) and I had many good times with your mom and dad. The memories last forever! At 92 I’m now living in a home near Peterborough. I wish you and your families well.
August 10, 2012 | Rick LaRose
Hi Anne, we have been trying to find you but Dad had no idea where you were or how to contact Marion or John. Please send your email or phone to me at rick.larose@sympatico.ca.
We can up you on all the happenings.
Keep well, Rick
August 14, 2012 | R. John LaRose
Brother Bob wrote and told us of Uncle Gene’s passing…. He was fortunate to have lived a full long life. The last time I saw him was at Jack’s (dad’s) funeral at Footsbay.
I have many fond memories of our Christmas gatherings together. Uncle Gene was a very good man. Our sympathies are with you and your families….
I don’t know at this time if I will be able to attend the funeral in Muskoka, but our thoughts will be with you all… John and Wendy