Rosamond Mary (Rosie) Pocock

POCOCK- Rosamond (Rosie) Mary Pocock, O.D. Born August 21, 1917, Dr. Rosamond Pocock of Toronto Ontario died peacefully on Wednesday December 13, 2006. She is the only daughter of the late Dr. Hubert and the late Dr. Margaret O,Neil Pocock. She is the sister of the late Hubert (Father Bud), the late John (Jack and Nancy), the late Neil O.Neil, and Gerald (Father Gerry) Pocock. Dr. Pocock was a graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (Missouri) with post graduate specialization in pediatrics from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy (Pennsylvania). She maintained a private practice from her downtown Toronto office for over 50 years. "Dr. Rose" also served as a communication officer with the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II and was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is survived by her beloved brother, Father Gerald Pocock of Ottawa and her dearest sister-in-law Jean (Mrs. Neil) Pocock of London. She is also survived by her nephews and nieces: Peter of Toronto, Ann (Pearce) of Woodstock, Nancy of Newmarket, Douglas (and Linda) of Oakville and Judy of Toronto. She is further survived by her great nephes and nieces: Douglas and Emily Pearce, Heather Pierce, Thomas and Julie Pocock, and Sarah and Paul Watson. During her last years, when she was no longer capable of strolling down Yonge Street, Peter's letters brought her news of her Toronto home. Rosie will be long remembered for her generosity and compassion, as well as the laughter she brought to her patients, friends and family. Following a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am on Saturday December 16, 2006 at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church 354 St. Clair Avenue West (Bathurst/Spadina), Toronto, there will be a private burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated and may be arranged through the R.D. Longworth Funeral Home 845 Devonshire Woodstock (519)539-0004. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

Service Details

Saturday, December 16th, 2006 11:00am, Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church

Interment Details

Mount Hope Catholic Cemetery