It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ross M. Companion announce his passing at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Corner Brook, NL on Friday, August 31, 2012 at the age of 60 years. He leaves to mourn with many precious memories his wife Dorothy; son Jeff, daughter Lynn Marie (Monty) Way; precious granddaughters: Jessica Companion, Jasmine Way, Jade Way; brother Rene (Barbara); sisters: Sandra (Merlin) Clancy, Gloria Companion (Todd Sherran); special friend Joseph; brother-in-law James Hickey; sisters-in-law: Mary (Robert) McCarthy, Gertrude McCarthy, Monica (John) Lauretig, Vera Hickey as well as nieces, nephews other family and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents Harold and Nina Companion. Visitation will take place on Sunday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Curling from where the funeral service will take place on Monday, September 3, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Canon Roberta Woodman officiating. The inurnment will take place at a later date. To honour his wishes cremation has taken place at Humber Valley Crematorium. As expression of sympathy flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to St. Ambrose Anglican Church Memorial Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Fillatre Funeral Home Ltd., Curling. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.