Quick Search

Joseph Gordon Ross

Joseph Gordon Ross

ROSS, JOSEPH GORDON - 1948 - 2013 - At Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ont., on February 8th, 2013 at the age of 64, Gordon Ross lost his battle with cancer peacefully with his daughter by his side. Born in Bathurst, N.B., Gordon was the son of the late Lazare and Alice (Cormier) Ross. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Ross (Robert MacLellan) of Halifax, N.S.; his son, Andrew Ross (Beth Kuepfer) of Kitchener, Ont., and their mother Margit Hartviksen of Kitchener, Ont.; his brothers: John (Denise) of Bathurst, N.B., and Arthur (Diane) of Victoria, B.C.; his sisters: Janet Bumpus of Wausau, Winconsin, Joan MacPherson (Bruce) of Prescott, Arizona, Eileen Ross of Bathurst, N.B., Kathleen Ernste of Hamilton, Ont., and Ann Ross of Kentville, N.S.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, David Ross. A beloved son, brother, father and friend, Gordon spent most of his adult life in Kitchener, Ont. An avid hockey fan since childhood, he was also a gifted player extensive vinyl collection. A gregarious, friendly and generous man, he loved to laugh and make others laugh. An adventurous spirit brought Gordon to Mexico, Florida and Hamilton in recent years. He was deeply proud of his children.
A memorial service will be held on February 14th, 2013 at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home in Kitchener, Ont. His ashes will be returned to Bathurst, N.B. in the summer 2013. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to St. Joseph’s Home Care in Hamilton, ON (http://www.stjosephshomecare.ca/donatenow.aspx), or to your local home care services provider.

 

Funeral home(s)

ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHED IN

Tribute

Leave a condolence

comments powered by Disqus

Quick Search

Place an Obituary

MEMORIAL WEBSITE

Create a Memorial Website