John Vargas Rosa

Rosa, John Vargas 1923-2010
It is with profound sadness that the family of John Rosa announces his passing in his 86th year. After his 9 month battle with pancreatic cancer, John succumbed to his illness March 8th, 2010 at Cambridge Memorial surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 59 years to Eduina G. Silveira, loving father of Lizette and her husband Artur Medeiros. Devoted and proud grandfather of Sonia and her husband Bruno Bordadagua (and their baby on the way) and Jason Medeiros. He will be sadly missed by his brothers Manuel of Cambridge, Antonio of California, Eduino of Madeira and his sister Maria of Terceira, Acores. Predeceased by his father Jose, mother Filomena, brothers Jose and Francisco and his nephew Jose E. Rosa. John immigrated to Canada in 1964, leaving behind his family to explore better possibilities for them. In 1973 he moved his family to Cambridge and established his life working at Franklin Manufacturing until his retirement. His passion was his vegetable garden where he spent countless hours. He lived a great life and fought a good fight, until God was ready to receive him in his heavenly garden where there is no more pain or suffering. He will be deeply missed by his family and all of his friends. Resting at Corbett Funeral Home, 95 Dundas Street, Cambridge where the family will receive friends on Wednesday March 10, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Rosary to be recited in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday evening at 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church, Elgin St. S Cambridge on Thursday March 11, 2010 at 10 am. Interment to follow at Parklawn Cemetery.