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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ROSE, Carl - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Carl Rose. Carl passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the age of 83. He will lovingly be remembered by his children and 7 grandchildren: John (Tina), Deanna (Rob) and Erik (Tobey), and his sister Deanna and her families.
Carl was born in Port Hope, Ontario on June 27, 1939. He graduated from the Royal Military College in 1962 and served in the Royal Canadian Navy. His dedication to serving his community continued well after he left the military.
Carl was a math and science teacher and found great satisfaction teaching in the Academic Upgrading program at Confederation College.
An active member in the Thunder Bay community, Carl was a member of Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship, sang tenor with the Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus and Silver Sounds. He would often be seen attending plays at Magnus or the concerts at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium.
Always curious and concerned about the environment, Carl was active with the Thunder Bay Field Naturalists and ran locally as a Green Party candidate. Carl was a true activists on a variety of issues at the local, provincial and national levels. His involvement extended well beyond this list but he was in every respect a patient and respectful teacher always taking time to help others.
Carl was diagnosed with Parkinson's almost 2 decades ago, but that didn't slow him down. While always active, he fought hard against the inevitable. Carl continued to travel, hike, bike, cross country ski, play hockey, practiced tai chi, among others. He was a dedicated and loving husband, and ultimately caretaker to his wife, Carol Bernhardson, who passed away in 2010 from ALS. He did not dwell on his limitations as they progressed, and was, and will remain, a true inspiration.
We'd like to thank the wonderful staff at St. Joseph's Care Group as well as the healthcare workers/ friends from Comcare, Bayshore, among others, who helped with his care in later years. Based on our experience, we cannot say enough about those individuals who work in the healthcare field and strive day-in and day-out to help others.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future organized by Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship.
Donations can be made to Thunder Bay Field Naturalist - Nature Reserves program (https://tbfn.net/product/nature-reserves/), Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship (https://luf.ca/get-involved/giving) or the Charity of Your Choice. (The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal 04 Mar 2023)
Do not stand By my grave, and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep- I am the thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints in snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle, autumn rain. As you awake with morning's hush, I am the swift, up-flinging rush Of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the day transcending night. Do not stand By my grave, and cry- I am not there, I did not die. ~“Immortality” by Clare Harner 1934
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