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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. 

Wes Playter, Funeral Director / Co-Owner / Manager Email: wes@roadhouseandrose.com Website: www.roadhouseandrose.com 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.  An employee of Roadhouse & Rose since 2004, he  purchased the firm, along with Gregg Davey, from Glenn & Jackie Playter in 2009.  Wes is past president of the Newmarket Historical Society, Co-Chairman of Heritage Newmarket, and a Board Member of the Newmarket Public Library and the Newmarket Aurora District for Community Living.  He is also an executive member of the Newmarket Veterans Association and a corporate member of the Newmarket Rotary Club. More Info

Gregg Davey, Funeral Director / Co-Owner Email: gregg@roadhouseandrose.com Website: www.roadhouseandrose.com Office Phone: 905-895-6631 Fax: 905-895-4747 Gregg was born and raised in Bradford and obtained his funeral director's license in 1989.  Gregg has worked at Roadhouse & Rose since 2001 and purchased the firm along with Wes Playter in 2009.  His wife Lisa has worked at the Hospital for Sick Children for over 20 years as both a critical care nurse and as a cardiovascular perfusionist.  Gregg and Lisa have two daughters, Breann and Lauren.

Glenn Playter, Funeral Director Email: glenn@roadhouseandrose.com Website: www.roadhouseandrose.com 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 was sole proprietor from 1993 to 2009.  Glenn and Jackie (nee Clute) reside in Newmarket and have three children:  Wes of of Roadhouse & Rose;  Allison, a school teacher at Rogers Public School; & Brent, an employee of the Regional Municipality of York.

Suzanne Pelham, Funeral Director Email: suzanne@roadhouseandrose.com Website: www.roadhouseandrose.com Office Phone: 905-895-6631 Fax: 905-895-4747 Suzanne was born in South Wales UK, Immigrated to Canada; with her parents in 1974. She grew up in Beaverton Ontario and has two (young adult) children Katelyn and Christopher.  Suzanne with her children moved to Newmarket in 1993, where she attended the Hair Academy and became a licensed hair stylist. Suzanne became a licensed Funeral Director in 2008; she has an outgoing personality and is always ready to help those in need.  She is especially cognitive of people’s feelings and has a deep empathy with those suffering the loss of a loved one. Suzanne is exceptionally pleased to be working at Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home and in the  service to the people of Newmarket and surrounding area.

Allana Coolahan, Funeral Director Office Phone: 905.895.6631 Fax: 905.895.4747 Allana Coolahan was born in Toronto, but raised in Newmarket.  She began working at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home after graduating from high school in 2006.  She then attended the Funeral Services Education Program at Humber College and recently became a license Funeral Director with the province of Ontario, 2011.