ROSS, JOHN ANDREW - Unexpectedly at his summer residence on Grand Manan Island, N.B. Mr. John Andrew Ross (Andy) of Toronto, Ontario passed away; he was 83. Born at Orillia, Ontario, he was the son of the late John and Jessie Ross; he later lived in Toronto and served with the Royal Canadian Core of Signals in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. After he was discharged he moved back to Toronto, married his wife Mona, helped raise his family and worked for Bell Canada until his retirement in 1980. Andy, as he was known by his friends, was a member of the Westfield Presbyterian Church, and also a member of the Bell Pioneers. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mona Ross (Green), one son Mr. Blair (Trish) Ross of Markham, ON, also his three grandchildren Veronica, Carson, and Robbie. He was predeceased by one daughter Lisa and one son James, also two sisters Ms. Betty Ross and Mrs. Dorothy Roney, and one brother James. Visiting hours will be held at Ells Funeral Home on Saturday, September 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and the Funeral Service will take place from the Grand Harbour United Baptist Church, Sunday, September 21st, 2003 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Troy Dennis officiating. Interment to follow in the family plot at Maple Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. E5G 1G2 (506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca)