Obituary for Donald Gordon Ross (Ross)
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Passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side at the Brockville General Hospital, Garden Street Site on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the age of 82 years. Cherished father of Missy Ross Brown (Shawn) and adoring grandfather to Madeline and Evan. Dearly remembered by his sister Mary Anne Vaughan (late Dave); his brother John Ross (Carole) and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Pearl and Gordon Ross and by his brother Ted Ross (late Tootsie).
Ding will also be fondly remembered by the many friends he leaves behind, members of the Brockville Rowing Club alumni, and former students and colleagues from his long career as a teacher.
The family would like to thank the wonderful health care team that cared for Ding over the last few years. They are very grateful for the thoughtful and attentive care he received at home and in hospital.
Private family arrangements entrusted to the Irvine Funeral Home, 4 James Street East, Brockville, Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Brockville and district Hospital Palliative Care or the Brockville Rowing Club will be gratefully acknowledged.
Please take a moment to send a message of condolence or share a special thought of Ding on the Memory Wall above. Thank you.
Passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side at the Brockville General Hospital, Garden Street Site on Friday, June 19, 2020, at the age of 82 years. Cherished father of Missy Ross Brown (Shawn) and adoring grandfather to Madeline and Evan. Dearly remembered by his sister Mary Anne Vaughan (late Dave); his brother John Ross (Carole) and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Pearl and Gordon Ross and by his brother Ted Ross (late Tootsie).
Ding will also be fondly remembered by the many friends he leaves behind, members of the Brockville Rowing Club alumni, and former students and colleagues from his long career as a teacher.
The family would like to thank the wonderful health care team that cared for Ding over the last few years. They are very grateful for the thoughtful and attentive care he received at home and in hospital.
Private family arrangements entrusted to the Irvine Funeral Home, 4 James Street East, Brockville, Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Brockville and district Hospital Palliative Care or the Brockville Rowing Club will be gratefully acknowledged.
Please take a moment to send a message of condolence or share a special thought of Ding on the Memory Wall above. Thank you.