It is with great sadness that the family of the late John Rotchford announce his passing at his residence on Saturday April 6th 2013 at the age of 81 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories is his wife, Annie in Aguathuna, 5 sons: Martin (Lorraine) in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Edward, in the Long Term Care Center, Stephenville Crossing, John, Robert (Judy), David (Tina) all in Ontario. 5 daughters: Delores (Pat) Brennan in Kippens, Mary(Tim) Connolly, Rose (Tim) Collett, Philomena (Craig) Rose, Valerie (Keith) White all in Ontario, 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, sisters Marie Dalton, Madeline Poole,Roseline Guy Geraldine (Ron) McGrath, brother Doug all in Conception Harbour and special friend, Calvin Dennis in Nova Scotia, and also a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Rose Rotchford, 2 brothers, Thomas and Nicholas, 1 sister Betty and granddaughter Melissa. Friends may call at Russell’s Funeral Home, 57 Prince Rupert Drive, Stephenville from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday, April 8th, 2013. Funeral service will take place Tuesday, April 9th, 2013 at 1:30pm from Maria Regina Roman Catholic Church, Port au Port East with interment to follow at the Roman Catholic cemetery, Port au Port East. Friends may sign the on-line guestbook by visiting our website www.russellsfuneralhome.ca