Philip Joseph ROSSITER

1930 - 2021

PHILIP JOSEPH (BUD) ROSSITER 1930 - 2021 PJ (Bud) Rossiter died at his home in Toronto, on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with COVID-19 complicating his Alzheimer's disease. Eldest son of Philip Rossiter and Alycia Macdonald, he was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on September 30, 1930. He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Claire; his proud children, Lea (Jeff), Philip and Alycia (Matthew); and his cherished grandchildren, Philip, Matthew, Adelaide and Harry. He will also be missed by his sister, Frances; brother-in-law, Leo; sisters-in-law, Rosella and Jeanne; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Don and siblings, Phyllis, Louisa, Bernadette, and Roderick. Bud had many happy memories of growing up on his beloved PEI, but began his work life early following the premature death of his father. He joined the Royal Bank of Canada at age 17, cleaning inkwells. After several years' experience in the Maritimes, he moved to Head Office in Montreal in 1955, where he joined the International Division, Latin America. Over the next decades he learned Spanish and worked for the bank with postings in Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Toronto, Montreal, and London, England. He loved travelling, meeting, and working with people from all cultures and walks of life. As a senior executive he headed up bank interests all over the globe - from Asia, Australia and the Middle East, to the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia. In 1988 he retired in Toronto as Senior Vice President International Trade and Correspondent Banking. After 40 years at RBC, he turned his attentions to volunteering and fundraising for his favorite charities. Bud was a people person with a great sense of fun and adventure. This, along with his integrity and solid work ethic ensured his success in work and life. His outgoing nature, warmth and humour endeared him to family, dear friends and valued clients. Bud was a great storyteller who enjoyed summers at the cottage in PEI, golf, curling, and socializing at the Donalda Club, duck shooting and puttering. We will dearly miss his love, big smile, wit and kindness. Thanks to all who cared for him so well - in particular Maricel and Rochelle from Home Instead, Maxim and Rowena from VHA, and the Housecalls medical team. A memorial will take place at a later date. If desired, donations may be made in his name to Sprint Senior Care (www.sprintseniorcare.org) or Alzheimer's research via the Sunnybrook Hospital Foundation (https://donate.sunnybrook.ca/brainresilience).