Obituary of John Cecil Roossinck
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<p><strong><em><span lang="EN-US">How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!<span lang="EN-US">&nbsp; </span>Isaiah 52:7 </span><span lang="EN-US">John Cecil Roossinck, 74, of Corner Brook, NL was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.</span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span lang="EN-US">Cecil was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 24<sup>th</sup>, 1942.&nbsp; He and his wife Marjorie (Pilkington) were married on August 22, 1970.&nbsp; Together, in obedience to the Lord&rsquo;s call on their lives, moved to the island to preach the gospel.&nbsp; For many summers in numerous communities, the message of peace with God was proclaimed to all who came to the Gospel Tent meetings.</span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span lang="EN-US">Cecil and Marjorie started a small Christian bookstore, Bible Truth Supply, in the basement of their home in 1973.&nbsp; In the early 1980&rsquo;s it was expanded and moved to 35 Broadway.&nbsp; After a fire destroyed the building in 2002, the business moved to 98 Broadway.&nbsp; Later the store moved into the Valley Mall where it continues today.&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span lang="EN-US">Cecil is the beloved husband of Marjorie (Pilkington); Father to Reg &amp; (Beth) Roossinck - grandchildren Erin and Colin of Bolton, ON; Bernie &amp; (Becky) Roossinck &ndash; grandchildren Shannon, Brittney, Rachel and Allison of Grant, MI; Benjie Roossinck of Corner Brook, NL; Ruth &amp; (Joe) VandenBerg &ndash; grandchildren Josiah, Caleb, Sarah, Elizabeth, Hannah, Silas and Benjamin of Cedar Springs, MI; and Bethany Roossinck of Corner Brook, NL.&nbsp; </span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span lang="EN-US">Friends may visit at Fillatre&rsquo;s Funeral Home at 216 Curling St on Sunday, December 11<sup>th</sup>, 2016 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held on Monday December 12<sup>th</sup>, 2016 at Fillatre&rsquo;s Funeral Chapel, 4 St Mark&rsquo;s Ave at 10:30 AM.&nbsp; Interment to follow at Mt. Patricia cemetery.</span></em></strong></p>
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