LICENSED STAFF

All of our licenced directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. 

Glenn Playter, Manager / Funeral Director Office Phone: 905-895-6631 Fax: 905-895-4747 Glenn was born in Toronto and raised in Newmarket.  He attended Newmarket High School and in 1968 he graduated from Humber College - School of Funeral Services.  Glenn became a partner in the firm in 1974 and proprietor in 1993.  Glenn and Jackie (Clute) reside in Newmarket and have three children:  Wes, an employee of Roadhouse & Rose;  Allison, a school teacher at Rogers Public School; & Brent, an employee of Magna International.

Wes Playter, Funeral Director Office Phone: 905-895-6631 Fax: 905-895-4747 Wes was born and raised in Newmarket, son of Glenn & Jackie Playter.   Wes attended Newmarket High School and later studied humanities and then business management at the University of Toronto before pursuing funeral services education at Humber College.

Sean McCloskey, Funeral Director Office Phone: 905-895-6631 Fax: 905-895-4747 Sean was born and raised in Ottawa and became a licensed director there with Kelly Funeral Homes.  While attending college in Toronto he met his bride to be Louise (nee Playter) and moved to Newmarket in 1989 and joined the Roadhouse & Rose family.  Sean and Louise have two children, Liam and Shannon, both attending Canadian Martyrs School.

Gregg Davey, Funeral Director Office Phone: 905-895-6631 Fax: 905-895-4747 Gregg was born in Bradford and obtained his funeral director's license in 1989.  Gregg has worked at Roadhouse & Rose since 2001.  His wife Lisa has worked at the Hospital for Sick Children for over 18 years as both a critical care nurse and as a cardiovascular perfusionist.  Gregg and Lisa have two daughters, Breann and Lauren.

Brian Snow, Funeral Director Office Phone: 905-895-6631 Fax: 905-895-4747 Brian was born in Toronto and raised in Newmarket, attending Huron Heights Secondary School.  In 1975 he graduated from the Humber College Funeral Services Program.  Brian has been with Roadhouse & Rose since 1984.  Brian and his wife Barbara reside in Newmarket and have two children, Tara and Matthew.  Brian is a member of Cedarview Community Church.

Suzanne Pelham, Funeral Director Office Phone: 905-895-6631 Fax: 95-895-4747 Suzanne was born in South Wales, UK.  She came to Canada in 1974 at the age of 10.  She has resided in Newmarket for the past 13 years with her two children, Katie and Christopher.  She attended Humber College for Funeral Services Education, joining the staff at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home to complete her internship in 2006.  Sheobtained her funeral directing license from the Board of Funeral Services in 2007.