It is with great sadness that the family of the late Ross D. Hampton announce his sudden passing at the W.M.R. Hospital in Corner Brook, on Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 in his 52nd year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife of 32 years; Jaunita, nee Rice, his son; Christopher (Susie) of Ottawa, his daughters; Melissa of St. John's, and Nicole of Corner Brook, his 2 precious grandaughters; Kaylie and Avery, his parents; Reg and Marina of Corner Brook, his brothers; Terry (Debbie) and Peter (Debbie), both of Lloydminster, Sask. and David (Jackie) of Corner Brook, his In Laws; Wilfred and Nellie Rice of Mt. Albert, Ontario, his brothers-in-law; Willis (Linda), Terry, Ford , and Dean all of Ontario, his sisters-in-law; Cordella (Kevin) of St. John's and Michelle, of Ontario as well as 18 nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Ross was predeceased by his grandparents; George and Alfreda Hampton and Gladys and Joseph Abbott. The family will be receiving family and friends from Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, Corner Brook at the hours of 7-9 p.m. today Thursday, August 14th, 2008 and on Friday, August 15th, 2008 from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, August 16th, 2008 at 1 p.m. from the First United Church, Park Street, Corner Brook, with Marilyn Avery officating wth the burial to follow at the United Church section of Mt. Patricia , Cemetery, Corner Brook. Flowers and or contributions may be made to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Fund in Ross's Memory. The funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home and Chapel, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence please visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com ' Forever In Our Hearts '