Calvin James Rouse

Born August 7, 1934, deceased October 10, 2012 at the age of 78. Calvin, was born and raised in Galt, Ontario. He is the son of the late Mayor Gordon and Morva Rouse. He attended Galt Collegiate and was an exceptional athlete and leader. He then chose Ryerson University to continue his education where he was an honors student. Calvin loved playing football and played for the Ryerson Rams. Summers were spent working at Elliot Lake and the Keno Mine in the Yukon. Calvin met, and married Jill Theresa Hanley of Kitchener. After decades of marriage, the warm smiles they gave to one another are a testament to the strength and depth of their fulfillment and love. Together, with his beloved Jill, they had two girls and five boys and spent 50 wonderful year’s together. Calvin had a quiet strength and was a true gentleman, he never spoke ill of anyone. He loved Jazz, listening to CBC, hiking and dancing, and was the first up to dance at any celebration. Calvin continued the family tradition of community involvement by being the president of St. Gregory’s PTA and was a cub scout leader for many years. He helped raise the funding to build St. Gregory’s Church and walked in many charity walkathons. Professionally, he helped design and oversee the construction of buildings from coast to coast but primarily in the Southwestern Ontario region. His family sees him as a loving and exceptional role model. He provided them with love, security and guidance. He was extremely strong physically and a good spiritual leader. Calvin is remembered as a devoted husband to Jill (nee: Hanley), and as a loving father to Jane (Tony), Kane(Nicola), Peter (Jennifer), Mary Courtney (deceased), Michael, Andrew and Benjamin. He was a proud grandfather to Jonathan (Marie Claude), Tessa (Brendan), Jessica, Nikita, Calvin, Coleson, Savannah, Parker, Makenna, Caiden, Jackson and Austin, and great grandfather to Levi. Calvin has gone with God and he bids you well. The family will receive friends at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St. Cambridge, on Sunday October 14, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 P. M. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Gregory’s R. C. Church, 10 St. Gregory’s Drive Cambridge, at 11 A. M . on Monday October 15, 2012. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. As expressions of sympathy donations to St. Gregory’s R. C. Church, CBC, World Wildlife Fund or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family.