de GANNES, Rolph V.G. (DVM) - Passed away at the age of 87, on September 30, 2022 peacefully at home in the presence of family who cared for him deeply.
Beloved husband of 62 years to Sheila (Dales) and father of Derek and wife Clare Brown, Gregory (predeceased), Kimberley and husband Marc, Gillian and husband Paul, and Marianne and husband Jason.
His adoring grandchildren Erica, Olivia, Ava, Emma and Evan will miss him dearly along with all of his many cherished nieces and nephews.
The family is grateful for the medical professionals and the personal support workers who caringly tended to Rolph at the end of his life.
They especially thank all the extended family, friends and neighbours who have supported them in the days following.
Visitation for Dr. de Gannes will take place at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, on Friday, October 28th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 29th at 11 a.m. in St. Mary's R.C. Church, 190 MacTaggart Drive, Nobleton. Reception will follow.
All are welcome to attend and share your stories of Rolph. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Thoroughbred Aftercare - Alliance 821 Corporate Drive, Lexington, KY 40503, thoroughbredaftercare.org, or Margaret Bahen Hospice - 653 Queen Street, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 2J1, www.myhospice.ca, would be appreciated.