Robert Ross (1939 - 2010)

Retired Staff Sergeant, RCMP Peacefully at Kemptville District Hospital on Monday, January 25, 2010, Robert Thompson Ross of Kemptville, age 70. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Fowler). Loving father of Robert (Pauline), Merrill Lynn Ross and Danelle Ethier (Marc). Dear grandfather of Cassandra, Christine, Courteney and Chantelle Ross. Survived by Lois Ross and sister Sheldon Munroe. Predeceased by his parents Sheldon and Muriel (nee MacDonald).

Retired Staff Sergeant, RCMP

Peacefully at Kemptville District Hospital on Monday, January 25, 2010, Robert Thompson Ross of Kemptville, age 70. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Fowler). Loving father of Robert (Pauline), Merrill Lynn Ross and Danelle Ethier (Marc). Dear grandfather of Cassandra, Christine, Courteney and Chantelle Ross. Survived by Lois Ross and sister Sheldon Munroe. Predeceased by his parents Sheldon and Muriel (nee MacDonald). Visitation will be held at Grant Brown Funeral Home Rolston Chapel, Kemptville on Friday, January 29 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service will be held at St. John’s United Church, Kemptville on Saturday at 11am. Those who wish may make memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Beth Donovan Hospice.

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Len Doucette Ottawa, Ont January 27, 2010 11:06 AM  I was saddened to hear about Bob. I have known Bob for many years.I worked for Bob at the RCMP Training & Development Branch. I always had great admiration and respect for him. We had some good times. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anna & Vince Cascone Kincardine, Ontario January 27, 2010 7:09 PM To the Ross family We are very sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sincerely, The Cascone Family

Anne-Marie MacInnis-Ciolfi Ottawa January 27, 2010 8:36 PM  To Mrs. Ross and family Rob and Pauline and girls, We are thinking of you and are very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Anne-Marie and Peter Rachel and Matthew Ciolfi

Rita and John Tassé Gatineau January 27, 2010 10:25 PM  We have known this man for many years, him being the father-in-law of our daughter Pauline. We are very saddened to lose such a man and we know that life will not be the same anymore. Our deepest sympathy to his family, our thoughs and prayers are with them.

André Laflèche Moose Creek, Ont. January 28, 2010 7:41 AM  have never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Ross. I know Rob and we all know that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. He had to be a very special and honorable human being and that he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Peggy Offley Ottawa January 28, 2010 10:32 AM  Rob, Pauline, Cassandra, Christine, Courtney and Chantelle, I am so sorry for your loss and offer my sincere condolences on the passing of Rob's father. My thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time.

Pat Gerrard Woodlawn. Ontario January 28, 2010 11:28 AM Tninking of you Donna at this sad time.

Paul Davis Ottawa, Ontario January 28, 2010 3:49 PM  I was sorry to read of Bob's passing. I worked with Bob for many years in the RCMP's Training and Development Branch. He was a great person to work with and was never at a loss for words to describe some of the situations that arose and how to deal with them. He will be missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Peter Pfister Kanata, ON January 28, 2010 7:36 PM  To the Ross Family go our most heartfelt condolences for your loss of a loved one. The Pfisters

Pierre & Sharon Tassé Kingston, Ontario January 28, 2010 9:26 PM Dear Donna and family, we are so sorry to hear of Rob's passing. There are no words that one can offer in comfort that will lessen your pain ..... only time can do that. On behalf of Sharon and I, we would like to offer you and your family our deapest, heartfelt condolences.

Ron Lewis Melbourne Beach, Florida January 29, 2010 1:20 AM My deepest sympathy to the Ross family. I have known Bob since 1984. We worked together at T&D Branch and we travelled to Asia in 1987. I have fond memories of Bob and his unique sense of humour. He had a nickname for most people and mine was "The Kid". Sincerly, Ron Lewis

Pierre and Kathy Huard Kanata January 29, 2010 7:27 AM Pierre and I extend our sincere sympathy to Donna and her family. We have both had the pleasure of working with Donna in the Delivery Room of the Civic Hospital many years ago, and we know how much Donna cherished Rob and her wonderful family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. May your happy memories of Rob comfort you.

Deanne Ethier Ottawa January 29, 2010 10:43 AM Dear Donna, Danelle, Lynn and Rob, My deepest condolences for your profound loss. As hard as it may be to do, know that eventually the pain of losing him will be replaced by the joy of good memories together as a family. You are all in my prayers. Deanne

Tony& Dorothy Beak Kanata January 30, 2010 10:55 AM  Donna, Sincerest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your many happy memories help you through this difficult time.

Kathryn Briscoe Trenton Ontario January 30, 2010 5:29 PM .  Dear Uncle Rob, Aunty Pauline, Cassandra, Christine, Courtney, Chantelle, Mrs Donna Ross and the Ross family. We would like to offer you our deepest condolences.We are thinking of you. Lots of love xox

Lloyd Hickman Lethbridge February 2, 2010 3:55 AM  I was sorry to hear about Bob death. I along with Barry Ross and Jack Grilli worked with Bob puting on VIP training course in the 80s. Our thoughts are with you. He was a great guy

Matthew Tassé Chateauguay, Quebec February 3, 2010 11:00 AM  A death in the family is never easy to deal with. My family and I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the Ross family for their loss. May you all find the strength to go on within his memory and within each of you. You will all be in our prayers. We love you!