Obituary of John Francis Rouble

John passed away June 22, 2025 at the age of 92 and has bequeathed his body to the Schulich School of Medicine at the University of Western Ontario. Predeceased by his parents, Catherine and Ambrose Rouble; children, Catherine Ann and John Christopher; brother Ambrose Joseph; and his dearly beloved wife and best friend Carol Joan. Their marriage of 68 years was a journey of love and dedication to each other. Carol‘s encouragement, steady guidance, pristine character, common sense, sturdy support, Irish wit and humour, were a bedrock of a wonderful life together.

Survived by daughter Kimberly Rouble; granddaughters Michelle Rouble-Melino, Kaitlynn MacKinnon, Samantha Rouble; great grandchildren Catherine, Logan, Aurora; and his brother Paul.

John graduated high school from Assumption College school and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with Honours from the University of Windsor. He then received his teaching certificate and later his Masters Degree from the University of Toronto. He found the vocation he loved as an educator and spent 32 years in the profession in various roles including teacher, guidance counsellor, principal, and superintendent.

He was awarded for many accomplishments in his life, including earning the Silver Cross for Gallantry at the age of 16 for saving a person from drowning in the Welland River, and earning the Bronze Medal for Bravery and the Star of Courage for saving a couple who’s snow mobile plunged through the ice in Haliburton, something he took pride in doing alongside his son Chris.

John very much enjoyed volunteering his services for the Cadet program in the NWT. He was also a proud Rotarian that was involved in several Rotary Clubs throughout his life including Haliburton, Yellowknife, and Wailuku before being awarded a lifetime honorary membership with the St. Mary’s Rotary Club. 

Upon his retirement, one of John’s biggest passions in life became travelling with his soulmate, jetting across the world and riding together in the fifth wheel, having unlimited adventures and making memories to last a lifetime. When not gallivanting around the world, he enjoyed spending time at the cottage and being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed by many, but the memories he made with everyone will last forever.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH, Northeast corner of Peel St. N. and Widder ST. E., St. Marys, on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11 am. Reception in the Parish Hall to follow.

Memorial donations can be made to Golden Years at Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys or the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth.