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Bill ROSS
Thursday December 11, 2014

ROSS, William John “Bill” (1932 - 2014) – surrounded by his loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Thursday, December 11th, 2014 in his 83rd year.  Beloved husband of 63+ years to Shirley Ross (nee Holden) of Simcoe.  Cherished father of Bob Ross (Cheri) of Simcoe, Judy Newson (Richard) of Brantford and Michael Ross (Melody) of Simcoe.  Loving grandfather & great grandfather to Jeri Ross, Robert Ross (Colby), Jennie Haskett (Luke), their son Hudson;  Ryan Newson (Michele), their daughter Olivia;  Gregg Newson (Mary), their sons Liam & Logan;  Eric Newson (Alishia Ivany);  and Lyndsey Ross.  Bill will be lovingly remembered by his sister Bev Whinnery (Joe) of Delhi.  Predeceased by his parents, the late Albert (1976) & Jennie Ross (1964) and by sisters Ruth North (1966) and Ethel Ross (2006).  Bill was a quiet, hard working man who strived for a reputation of building quality homes.  He was proud that his sons continued the family business and recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of William J. Ross Construction.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Bill with his family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe for visitation on Sunday, December 14th, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.  Bill’s funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Barrie Bain officiating.  Interment:  Oakwood Cemetery, Simcoe.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Bill are asked to consider the Parkinson’s Society of Southwestern Ontario or Camp Trillium – Rainbow Lake.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199



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