William Ross Pilgrim was born in St. Anthony Bight on January 11, 1936 to Harvey Pilgrim and Chatfield (Compton) Pilgrim. The family moved to Englee when he was a young boy. When he was 15, he began work in the telegraph office in Roddickton. At the age 17 he entered the Air Force working as a telecommunications officer. On October 19, 1957 he married Ruby Newhook of Roddickton and together they had three sons, raising them in Roddickton. Ross passed peacefully away early Wednesday morning, August 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years, Ruby; his sons Shane (Hilda), Todd (Juanita), and Trevor (Shanna); grandchildren Russell (Dawn), Shelley (Chris), Ryan (Shawna), Shelby, Tor and Chantelle, as well as his great-grandchildren Angelie and Layne. He is also survived by his brother Cluney (Emma), and sisters Marion (Ches, deceased) and Joy (Bill). He is gone from our sight, but not from our memory and he will be sadly missed. Visitation was held at Wesley United Church in Roddickton, from where the celebration of his life will took place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28th with Rev. John McGonigle officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Roddickton United Church. Following the service, a gathering was held at the Mayflower Inn. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, funeral director.