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BiII Ross

July 21, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

BiII  Ross

Passed away peacefuIIy at University HospitaI in Iondon on Monday, JuIy 21, 2014. William James Ross of BrucefieId was in his 81st year.
Survived by his partner Barb and their famiIies; and brothers Don Ross and Bob FauIds (BeryI). BiII wiII aIso be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents WiIfred and Iottie Ross.
At Bills request, cremation has taken pIace and a memoriaI service to ceIebrate his Iife wiII be heId at Egmondville United Church, 26 Kippen Rd., Egmondville, on Thursday, JuIy 24, 2014 at 3 p.m. Ied by Pastor Stephen HiIdebrand. There wiII be a Masonic service Ied by Britannia Iodge #170 preceding the memoriaI service at 2:30 p.m. A reception in the church haII wiII immediateIy foIIow the memoriaI service and inurnment wiII take pIace at Bairds Cemetery at a Iater date. FuneraI arrangements are entrusted to McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, Seaforth, 519-527-1390.
In Iieu of fIowers, memoriaI donations to the Kidney Foundation, Diabetes Association or Egmondville United Church wouId be appreciated and can be made through the funeraI home or by visiting Bills memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com

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  1. Todd & Carrie Jeffrey

    July 30, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Dear Aunt Barb & Sherri-Lynn,

    Mom just got back from the States, and informed me of the Sad news. Sorry this is late, but please accept our condolences on Bill&&single&&s passing.

    Our thoughts are with you, and hope you take comfort in knowing he is resting peacefully now.

    With Sympathy,
    Todd & Carrie

  2. Larry and Joyce Black

    July 25, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Barb – I just saw that Bill had passed away and we send our sincere sympathy to you and the families. It is a difficult time when you loose someone close. Barb – you were so very kind to my Mom – Ruby Matthews Hackett at the Nursing Home and so appreciated by everyone – thanks. Take care of yourself. Sincerely
    Larry and Joyce Black.

  3. Don and Joan Gower

    July 24, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Barb and families: Our deepest sympathy to you on Bill&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Don and Joan Gower

  4. Yvonne Bonnah

    July 24, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Dear Ross family
    So very sorry to hear about the passing of Cowboy Bill. He was such a special person and I was very fond of him. He had such a love for music and I will cherish so many great memories of him.
    My thoughts are with his family

  5. Mary Anne Mcnichol

    July 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Dear Barb, Sherry Lynn, so sorry to hear of bills passing. No more pain or dialysis for him. Keep all the good memories close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

    As ever, Mary Anne and family

  6. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    July 24, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Dear Barb: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
    Ann Preszcator and Evelyn Querengesser

  7. Tracie Layton and Mike Bayliss

    July 24, 2014 at 6:00 AM

    To the Ross family. We are sadden to hear that another
    Great singer has left us here to sing in God&&single&&s land
    To sing. We will miss you Bill but we will meet
    Again. One of Bill&&single&&s songs that he sang that we will
    Never forget is May the circle be unbroken.

  8. Deb Cooper

    July 23, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Dear Barb and Sherri-Lynn So sorry to hear of Bill&&single&&s passing. May his memory bring a smile to your faces every day. Thinking or you. Deb Cooper

  9. Arlyn Montgomery

    July 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Barb, so sorry to hear of Bill&&single&&s death. It has been a long struggle. Our sympathies, Arlyn & Glenn

  10. Carol Kelly

    July 23, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    I was so sorry to hear of Bill&&single&&s passing. He was a life long friend of my father&&single&&s (from I believe the age of 10). Hopefully, he and my father will now be able to play another game of euchre where ever they may be. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time.

    Warmest regards, Carol and Steve

  11. Gerald & Jane Dearing

    July 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Dear Barb.
    As your friends we are sending you love and strength in your time of sorrow.
    We will miss our card games and Bills great sense of humor.
    Love, Gerald & Jane

  12. Bryan Somerville & Pat Stewart

    July 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Barb and family
    Sorry to hear of the passing of Ross.You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
    Pat and Bryan

  13. Murray & Glenyce Kelly

    July 23, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    Barb & family,

    We are so sorry to hear of Bill&&single&&s passing. It was always fun to have him pop into the shop to share a story or two. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Murray & Glenyce, Michael & Heather,
    Carol & Steve

  14. Colleen Faulds Walden

    July 23, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    We are thinking of you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy, Colleen, Pete, Shauna & Stephanie

  15. Mandy Duffy

    July 22, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers!

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