Date: 2016-03-29 00:54:00
ROZON, Wilfrid Joseph - Peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, Ottawa, on Thursday, August 23, 2007. Wilfrid Joseph Rozon, born May 17th, 1919, formerly of Apple Hill. Predeceased by his first wife Agnes Gallagher in 1983 and second wife, Doreen Martin in 1997. Father of Norman (Deanna) Rozon of Waterloo, Isobel (Pierre) Menard of Kingston and Gary (Deanna) Rozon of Ottawa. Step-father to Catherine, of Ottawa, Terry (Debbie) Martin and Brian (France) Martin, both of Montreal, Quebec. Grandpa to Dana (Rozon) Kinkade, Anne Menard and David Menard, Amelia, Charlotte and Veronica Rozon. Step-grandfather to Samantha, Christopher, Derek and Jason Martin. Brother of George (Anne) of Parry Sound, Hilaire of Thorold, Victoria (Alfred) Joseph of Hagersville, and Lydia Sauve of Vaudreuil, Quebec. Pre-deceased by brothers Albert, Alcide and Leo. Wilfrid was a veteran of the Canadian Army in World War II, having served in North Africa, Italy and Great Britain. After the war, he settled in Apple Hill and began a long career with the Canadian Pacific Railway, retiring in the position of Roadmaster. He was a member of the Apple Hill branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at the Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre on Tuesday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Private family internment service will follow at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery, Apple Hill, later in the day. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 20 Main Street, Maxville (613) 525-2772. A donation to the Salvation Army would be appreciated as an expression of sympathy. As a memorial to Wilfrid, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows - memories live. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com A special thank you to the wonderful staff at the Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, for their excellent care and compassion shown to Wilfrid. A special thanks to head nurse Chito Alvaro for all the caring assistance she provided to Wilfrid and his family. 10799784