Gordon F. Ross
May 31, 2011
Peacefully at University Hospital with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, Mr. Gordon F. “Gord Sr.” Ross of Lambeth in his 85th year. Husband of the late Anne (Poole) Ross (1982). Loving Dad to Patsy Faulds, Debbie Ross (the late Patrick Langford), Nancy Van der Mark (John), Gordie Jr. (Debbie) and Tim (Bernice). Dear Brother of Gerald and the late Blanche Brabant. Proud Grandfather of Keith, Brenda, Devon, Ashlee, Dana, Caitlin, Ashley, Tyler, Tanner, Courtney, Jessica and Aaron and Great-Grandfather of Evan, Nicolas, James, Isabella, Brynley, Brady and Braedon. Predeceased also by his dear friend Peggy Shimla. Our Dad, Gordon Ross, was a life member of the ANAF 345 and Delaware Sportsmen’s Club. He also loved hosting a lot of entertaining get together’s at the farm. His passion was baseball and hockey in Lambeth and surrounding areas, which he was always actively involved in. After a number of years of working at Union Gas he followed in his Parent’s footsteps and decided to change his path to become second generation farmer and to continue Rossland Gardens at the “Old” Covent Garden Market. It is now with heavy hearts that the Family of Gordon F. Ross announce his time with us is over. Gord will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, June 5th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Gordon are asked to consider the Thames Valley Children’s Centre or the London Regional Cancer Program.
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To Everyone reading and leaving messages here. On behalf of the Ross Family Many thanks to all who visited Dad, the great neighbours he had around him, those who called him, brought him food, did little jobs for him, sent flowers, made donations and came to say their last farewell. It was a sad couple of days but with the stories and memories told to us it made it so much easier to handle the passing of our Father. Yes Dad will be greatly missed by all but our love for "Big Gord" will keep us strong. Patsy, Debbie, Nancy, Gord Jr. Tim and our families.
To Everyone reading and leaving messages here. On behalf of the Ross Family Many thanks to all who visited Dad, the great neighbours he had around him, those who called him, brought him food, did little jobs for him, sent flowers, made donations and came to say their last farewell. It was a sad couple of days but with the stories and memories told to us it made it so much easier to handle the passing of our Father. Yes Dad will be greatly missed by all but our love for "Big Gord" will keep us strong. Patsy, Debbie, Nancy, Gord Jr. Tim and our families.
I had the pleasure of working next to Gord at the Covenant Market. He came across as a tough guy, but his BIG HEART gave him away! I will always have fond memories of him. Our thoughts are with you.
Gord was always a big part of the community. He was a great person who will definitely be missed. Our apologies for not being at the services. Our deepest sympathies and all the best to the Ross family. Our thoughts are with you in the time of loss. Cherish the memories.
Sending our sympathy to all of the family. Gord was a great guy.
Thinking of you all in your time of loss. I knew Gord through Memorial league fastball and I was always playing for London against Lambeth. My son, Kevin, and Gord Jr. played against one another and Gord and I sat and the games and visited often during games. He was a great guy...and will be missed.
I will miss you Gord. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Thoughts and prayers go to whole Ross family. Gord's presense will be missed tremendously at the front desk of Byron Family Medical Centre. It was always smiles when he came through the door, with much laughter to follow. Miss you already Gordie. Rest in Peace dear friend.
Our thoughts are with the Ross Family at this time.
I am sorry for your loss. Gord was one of the good guys.
I will always remember your Dad's glowing smile whenever we seen him. I know that he will be sadly missed by everyone. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you (Patsy, Deb, Nancy, Gordie and Tim) and to your families.
I will miss my dear, sweet, lovable friend, Gord....alias "Old Fart" (meant with respect and endearment and a chuckle of course) and my walks down to see you for a friendly smile, a nice chat, and lots of laughter and kidding around. It was nice to just sit and have a beer and a friendly, fun visit. I appreciated you sharing the history of our farm. I hope that no one is after your wallet up in heaven my friend. Those angels you spoke of quite often captured you.....one of them must have been pretty!!! I was always happy to share my flowers with you so you could cheer someone up or make someone's day a little happier when you showed up with that handsome smile of yours and a bouquet. To the Ross kids.....I know and saw by example how much you love your father. He felt happy and well supported by all of you and that meant the world to him. You should be proud of all that you did for him. He clearly returned your love and appreciated you. I am truly sorry for your great loss and I share your sadness. I will really miss you Gord.
Grandfather; you will be missed but most of all you will be remembered, these memories will be cherished always. We have admired you and you have brought us all inspiration. May there always be enough scotch in your glass and deer in your sight in the place that you are, for, as Evan said it best, there is another shooting star now. We Love You Always.
We grew up in Lambeth....involved in and enjoying the hockey and baseball life...Gord was always present with a smile and a joke for everyone. He will be truly missed. Our heartfelt sympathies to Patsy, Debbie, Gordie, Tim and their families...Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May the memory of his smile bring you comfort now and always.
Tim, my condolences to you and your family.
Gord, your passing has left a pain in my heart,and a deep saddness in my soul. I will miss our chats and visits. Gord could light up a room with his beautiful smile and always had a way of looking at the bright or positive side of everything.. Gord was a very dear friend, a person i could converse with so easy. Gord was my mentor, advisor,and when ever Gord spoke, you knew it was coming from his heart. To Patsy, Debbie,Nancy, Gord jr., Tim and all their families, You are all in my prayers, I lost a dear friend, but you lost your " DAD", i KNOW HOW PRECIOUS HE WAS TO EACH OF YOU. The Lord will carry you through your sorrow, in time your pain will ease, but the memories will be with you forever. I want to make sure that i did not forget Gords passion. Gord loved to bring his ladies {as he called them} flowers. His face would beam when he would tell me that it was flower day .Gord, I am going to miss you beyond words can say .See you in Heaven buddy.
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Tim and Bernice, Betty and Bert and your extended families. On behalf of all your friends at Amway, we express our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and uncle. May your memories comfort you at this difficult time.
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