Allan B. Rosser, a former long time resident of Yardley, Pennsylvania for more than 35 years, died peacefully at the Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan on September 19, 2012. He was 94.
Allan was born in Montreal, Quebec. He attended the University of Toronto graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering. In 1944 he married Alma Cliff and they resided in Montreal until 1960 when they moved to Cleveland, Ohio. Subsequently they moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan where Allan worked for the Ford Motor Company and then to Yardley in the early 1970’s.
With his
wife Alma taking the lead, they were well known in the neighborhood for their kindness to others and the joy they took in entertaining many friends and family at their home on Westover Road. After retirement, Allan derived much satisfaction in woodworking projects and crafting small items that he would give as gifts to friends and family. Allan also took great pride in being a naturalized American citizen. He was fiercely patriotic and served regularly over the years as an election monitor in Morrisville. Despite the passage of time, he was faithful in carrying out what he felt was an obligation on his part to give something back to his adopted country.
He took immense joy in his two grandchildren, Christopher and Stephanie Rosser, whom he loved dearly. He was also an enthusiastic participant in the Yardley Men’s Book club over many years. He was generous to a fault, charitable to those in need and honest as the day is long. What better legacy could a man leave?
Upon the death of his wife Alma in 2010, Allan moved to Chelsea, Michigan to be closer to family. He resided in his own apartment at the Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) and was very proud of his ability to live independantly. He loved being part of the retirement community and could be found in his special chair every Thursday enjoying the concert. He could not have asked for better, more compassionate care right until the end of his life from the entire staff at CRC.
Mr. Rosser leaves two sons; Peter (and Joan) of Bedford, New Hampshire, and Paul (and Linda) of Manchester, Michigan; one daughter Jane (and Larry) of White Lake, Michigan and two grandchildren. He also leaves three brothers: Don of Mississauga, Ontario, David of Kingston, Ontario and Bruce of Toronto, Ontario and several nieces and nephews in Canada and the USA.
Final arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Allan’s memory may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.