Roland “Rolly” Rees

Died: January 15, 2019 | Place: Parkwood Institute

Obituary

Rees, Roland “Rolly”….

Peacefully with his family by his side at Parkwood Institute, London, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Beloved husband of Gail Rees (nee Delves) for almost 52 years. Cherished dad of Tammy and Michelle Rees. Brother of Marie Brown (the late Bob), Lloyd Rees (Lynda), Cliff Rees (Mary Lynn), Ken Rees (Susan) and the late Ruth Ross (Harvey) and brother-in-law of Maurice Delves (Barbara) and Eric Delves (the late Etta). He will be missed by his cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Mary Rees. Dear son-in-law of the late Kathleen and Maurice Delves. Rolly was a proud retiree after 36 years at Ford Motor Company of Canada. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, January 18, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 10 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Donations in Rolly’s memory may be made to the Music Therapy Program in the Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Institute, c/o St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, ON N6A 4V2. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

13 Comments

  1. Shelley and Jim Kelly January 16, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    Sending out deepest condolences in the loss of a wonderful man. I will miss my godfather deeply.

  2. Judith Wiley January 16, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    Truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Love,
    Judith

  3. Rebecca WILSON (Elston) January 17, 2019 at 7:14 am

    I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  4. Beth English January 17, 2019 at 9:56 am

    My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. I remember this man who had such dignity, gentleness and genuine love for his family. You will miss him so much but his memories will comfort you in the coming years. Sincerely Beth

  5. Jeff and Natalie Lingier January 17, 2019 at 9:58 am

    Gail, Tammy and Michelle,
    Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rolly will be missed.
    Jeff, Natalie, Haley and Hanna

  6. Sue and Gerard Hatchette January 17, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    Gail, Tammy and Michelle,
    Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. We will miss Rolly out puttering in the yard as he always had a big smile and a wave to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue and Gerard Hatchette

  7. Shannon-Lee Kelly January 17, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    Michelle and Tammy, I am so saddened to hear of the passing of your sweet Dad. I know no words can heal the sorrow you feel, but I also know that the love he shared with you and your family will bind your hearts as your journey this difficult road. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  8. Amy Adams January 18, 2019 at 6:33 am

    Tammy, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Praying for peace for you all. xo amy and Jesse

  9. Shannon White January 18, 2019 at 9:39 am

    So sorry to hear about Rolly. I have lots of fond memories of times our families spent together. My thoughts are with you.

  10. Jim and Janet Balicsak January 18, 2019 at 10:23 am

    Just to let you know we are thinking of you all. Our deepest sympathy and condolences. I am sure he will be missed by all. We used to be neighbours around the corner in Byron. It is very sad to have to say goodbye to a loved one. He will always be in your heart.

  11. Caren Emery January 18, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    Gail, Tammy and Michelle,
    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  12. Naomi Berlin January 20, 2019 at 7:50 pm

    Michelle, I am thinking of you and your family and sending lots of love.

  13. Murray & Lissette Sutherland January 20, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    Our condolences go out to all of the extended family. Lloyd, Cliff, Ken

    We know many of them, Murray & BIll certainly know them well.

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