Peacefully and surrounded by their family after 62 years of marriage passed away only hours apart. Millie on Sunday, June 24th, 2018 and Don on Monday, June 25th, 2018. Loving parents of Scott and Debley Ross of Vernon BC, Chuck and Pam Ross of Exeter, Carol and John Coleman of Kippen, Karen and Ed House of Exeter, Don and Annette Ross of Poplar Hill, and Melissa and Wayne Tattrie of Halifax. Dear grandparents of Sean, Shannon; Elisha and Jeremy, Brandon and Hannah; Nicole and Tyler, Ashley and Sean; Brad and Rebecca, Mike, Adam; Josh and JJ, Stevie and Jessi, Cass and Kal, Valentina and Nate, and Atanda. Proud great-grandparents of Jackson, Lily, Olive, Clark, Evelyn and Irie. They will be sadly missed by Millie’s family Ray and Irene, Jeannie, Ron and Pat and Marlene Mombourquette and Bernie Wilson all of Nova Scotia and Don’s family Carol Brown and George and Louise Ross all of Exeter and their several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by their daughter Anne (1962), Millie’s siblings Shirley Wilson, Harry, Johnny, Roy, Gerry Mombourquette, and their sister-in-law Ellen Mombourquette.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Wednesday afternoon from 4-7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, Exeter on Thursday, June 28th at 11 AM with Father Len Desjardins presiding. Cremation with family interment at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, London. Prayers will be said in the funeral home Wednesday evening at 7:30 PM.
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Sandra Newton
Chuck, Carol and Karen and families,
Each life is touched by others. With some, the touch is warm and loving and lingers forever. That is how Millie and Don touched people. They will be missed. I pray that your treasured memories of them will bring you comfort.
Marlene Ingram
Carol ,John and family, So very sorry for your loss.
Ray and Mandy Gallagher
Scott and family Just heard the news of your parents passing our thoughts and prayers are with you
Kim Mckay
Carol, Karen Chuck and family
I am so sorry to here of the loss of your loving Mom and Dad, My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. May your wonderful family memories give you peace in this very sorrowful time.
Funston Family
Scott,Chuck, Carol, Karen,Don, Melissa and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Marion McCurdy
Karen, Ed and family.
Offering my sincere condolences at this very sad time to the family. My prayers are with you.
Jullie Godwin
Dear Karen, Carol and families,
True Love is what comes to mind when thinking of your mom and dad.
I did not know them well, only through stories from Karen.
May your days be filled with pleasant and fun memories of times gone by.
Kim and Jullie????
George and Sue Wilson
Karen, Carol, Chuck and families, and siblings, We are saddened on your loss of your loving parents. We did not know Don and Millie very well, but when I met them, they were wonderful, friendly people. Cherish your precious memories. Remember what they instilled in your hearts at an early age. May you find peace and comfort knowing they are together. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Steve & Lauren Masse
Carol & family,
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mom and Dad. Sending you love, prayers and big hugs. xo
Brian Taylor & Heather Dougherty
Carol , Scott , Chuck & families
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and all your families at this difficult time .
Cherish the memories ,They will never be Forgotten
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Terry and Dianne Underhill and Family
Karen and Family
Sending our condolence to you and your family treasure the memories of your Parent’s forever in your Heart
Thinking of you all at this time.
Michael & Jennifer Pellerine
So sorry for the lose of your parents our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Your Mom & Dad will always hold a special place in my heart.
Lonnie Wood
We cannot even begin to know what you’re going through, but we would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this very sad time.
Lonnie, Tara and Meghan
Marg Pavkeje
Thinking of all of you with the loss of your Mom and Dad. They were a special couple, always with big smiles. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marg
Brenda & Greg Dayman
Thinking of you All in the Loss of both your parents!! They obviously where meant to stay together!!
May your Memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Laurie
Dear Ross Family: our heartfelt sympathies in the loss of your parents.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,may your wonderful memories carry you through the days ahead. Larry and Laurie Dolmage (Mills) and Family .
Frank and Janet Winters
So sad to hear this. They always came to church with a smile on their face. They are an example of true love. Life would be so sad if they didn’t t have each other. They are in a great place now ,together,and at peace,and you have great memories to cherish. Xo Frank and Janet Winters
Judy Stuckless
we are sorry to hear…thinking of you all
Helen Ryan
To the Ross Family:
God works in mysterious ways! He called home a loving, together couple. The impact for the family is overwhelming, I’m sure. May family, friends and faith help you as you grieve the loss of your parents, and grandparents. Heaven has gained two beautiful souls!
Barbara Dow
To the Ross family,
I will miss your mom and dad as we always had a great time with them at the golf course .
It was nice to visit with them at the Villa . I had the opportunity to have a nice chat with your mom a couple of weeks ago and I know that they are happy together.
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Our deepest sympathies,
Barb and Gib Dow
Rick and Marilyn Vandenbussche
Our thoughts and prayers on the passing of your parents. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Marlene, Tanya & Michelle
We are sitting here at home wishing we could be there to celebrate the lives of Mille and Don with you all. We have so many happy memories of spending time with them over the years. We hope you will be comforted by your memories, and knowing that your parents are together forever. Forever in our hearts.
Mary Cronyn
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in the loss of your parents.
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Our deepest sympathies to all of you in the loss of your parents. Out thoughts are with you.
Mary Hulley
Please accept my condolences. Millie and Don will be greatly missed, and my thoughts are with you all.
Glenn Ford
My dearest condolences to Chuck, Pam & the rest of the Ross family. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Sue Riley
Carol, John and family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Steve and Pam Gibbs
Dear family….. our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time….may you be comforted by your memories and also knowing that your parents will be together forever????????
Jeannine Vanneste
Carol and the Ross Families. My deepest condolences in the loss of your dear parents. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim and Steve Baynham
Dear Karen and Ed and Family
We are thinking of you . May the treasured memories give you comfort
Sincerely
Kim and Steve Baynham
Carol Somerville
Carol and family:
How sorry I am to hear the news of your Mom and Dad’s passing. They have lived a true love story.
Your Mom will be missed at our Ladies Dinner Functions.
You will have many wonderful memories to get you through the difficult times.
The suffering is now over for them.
Carol
Janet Corbett
To the Ross family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of both your parents.
Sending love, comfort and peace to all of you. Praying for you as well.
Sincerely,
Jeff and Janet Cowan Corbett
Carol and Randy Redmond
I am so sorry to hear of your parents passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Ross Family. GOD BLESS
Dave,Leona Morrissey & family
Our sincere condolences to the Ross families with your great loSs at this time. Treasure ,your happy memories in your heart and may they be comfort to you now. Thinking of you ,
Dave, Leona Morrissey Nd family.
Linda Wilkinson
Carol and Family –
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Anne Marie Somerville
My deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of two wonderful people. Don and Millie will be missed greatly and remembered fondly by you and many others. Keeping you in my thoughts and sending hugs and love to you all during this very sad time.
Anne Marie & Jeff & family
Joe & Elizabeth Pellerine
Our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there!
Joe & Elizabeth Pellerine
Shirley Phillips , Churchill Drive, Exeter
My heart felt condolences to all the immediate and extended family. I first met Don and Millie when they attended the ONECARE exercise classes I taught at the Villa. It was an honour to know such a caring and happy couple who shared some funny stories from their lives. They humored me when I told my jokes and made my funny quips. They will be truly missed by all who had the honour of knowing them over their many years.
Mark@Judy Cronyn
To all of the family. We are so sorry to hear of both of your parents passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Deepest sympathy, Mark and Judy
Kari Hearn
To the entire Ross family: Sending all of you’s our condolences on the passing of your parents. Growing up across the street from the family will always hold fond memories. Never a time when I could remember your parents ever being apart . On behalf of our family I can honestly say your parents not only created great memories but a beautiful and strong family. R.I.P. to them both Millie and Don
Janet & Philippe Maes
Carol and Karen and the Ross Families
Heaven just gain two beautiful angels.
That will be missed by so many.
I always loved my talks and visit with your mom and dad.
From there smiles to there faith and love for each other.
May the warmth of God’s love embrace you.
May the compassion of those who care surround you.
And may the joy you shared with your loved ones.
Brighten your days with the assurance that love lives forever.
Remember to keep all of your great memories close to your heart.
Rest In Peace Millie and Don our two beautiful angels
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Carol, Karen, and Chuck and to all the extended Ross Families, so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved parents, they had 62 loving years together and it is very heart warming that they went so close together , just shows the love they had for each other , and couldn’t be here without the other, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Diane and Mike O'Shea
Dear Carol and Family,
So very sorry to read of your parents’ passing. Please accept this word of sympathy.
Sincerely,
Diane and Mike O’Shea
Anne Kernick
To Karen & family,
So sorry to learn that you have lost your Mom & Dad.
Thinking of you & your family.
Joyce & Frank Maas
To Karen and the entire Ross family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Arlene and Scott Thomson
Our deepest sympathy is extended to your family at this sad time, We will miss your parents sitting in front of us in church
Debra Tilley
Karen and Ed, Chuck and Pam, and the rest of the Ross Family. Sending Love and Prayers at this time they were together for 62 years, now forever more… Hold all your memories close to your heart they are with you always and forever. Thinking of you all at this hard time.
Deb and Ken Tilley and Family
Bill and Linda Soldan
Carol, John and families..we were so saddened to hear the news of losing both parents. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Sending our sincere condolences.
Bill & Linda
Christine Harris
Carol,
My deepest sympathies in the passing of your parents. I treasured getting to know Millie over the years, her strength was very inspirational.
Whipper
Thoughts are with you all. Two amazing people have left this world. Will never forget them. It was a blessing to know them . The Ross family has always meant so much to me! From the early days of taking care of little Stevie Watson! And yes occasionally nowadays as well. Rest in Peace Mr. and Mrs. Ross.
Steve, Julie & Jeri O'Neill
Karen, Ed and Family,
Our deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in the thoughts and prayers of those who care about you.
Ken & Joan Agnew
Carol, Karen, & Chuck:
Ken & I were shocked to hear of the loss of both your parents. Millie’s wish to both die together was granted. I will miss Millie’s infectious laugh & kind heart, as she was such a dear part of our Redhats. And Don’s smile & gentle way was a blessing to us all at church. They will be greatly missed.
Our sincere condolences to you & your families.
Ken & Joan Agnew
Mel & Kathy Winger
To the Ross Family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother and Dad.
Bob and Alice Watson
We were so saddened to hear of Don and Millie passing. They were a great couple and raised a beautiful family.
Kelly Boxer
Sean,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ross family.
Ray and Wilma vanEngen
Dearest Don & Net and dam
Words cannot express our deep felt condolences as you lay to rest Mom and Dad.
They obviously lived a full life together and neither one will be lonely without the other. That is a blessing for them :)❤ but for family left behind I can’t imagine the empty hole in your heart after losing both parents so close together.
Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers these difficult times but our good Lord above can comfort like no other. Feel HIS love and presence surrounding you!!!
Love and hugs to you all????
Ray and Wilma
Margaret Brintnell
Carol & John, Chuck & Pam, Karen & Ed and all the family
Such a great loving couple. I too have many memories of the both of them from Huron Park and Exeter.
Both had personalities and qualities that would touch not only their family but with friends and people they knew and worked with along life’s journey. I extend my sympathy to all of you and may God provide you all with added strength now and in the days to come. Each will have so many memories to share .
Bernice Thompson
The Ross Family
Sincere condolences to all of the Family in the loss of your parents.
It was my privilege to have known Don and Millie.
Michelle Denomme
Dear Carol, John, Elisha, Brandon, and the entire Ross family,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Although I don’t know exactly what to say, I want you to know that I am with you in thought and wish you comfort and peace as you remember your parents/grandparents. Sending all my love your way during this sad time.
Love, Michelle
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Chuck, Pam, Carol, John and family:
Sorry to learn of the passing of your parents, so quickly, their love for each other must have been outstanding.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Dave and Cathy
Francis Denomme
My deepest sympathy to all the family my thoughts and prayers are with you
Karen and Darrell
Dear cousins and families, as sure as you are all sorrowfully missing your parents, know that there is a joyful reunion in heaven right now. I cannot think of either of your parents without hearing laughter ring out in my head and feeling the warmth of genuine kindness and sincerity they displayed each time we got together. Sending you all hugs and a wish for peace. Love, “cuz” Karen (Mombourquette) and Darrell Pothier, Rick, Christie and Andrew.
Larry & Sharon Gibson
To all the Ross family so sorry to hear about both your parents. After being together for over 62 years they are still together for eternity. Hold your memories close and our sincere condolences to all.
Gladys McGregor
John, Carol and the Ross Family. So sorry for you all in the passing of Don and Millie. They were a delightful couple and I loved golfing with them. They were so full of fun and it is wonderful that they are still together. You will have a lot of great memories of two special people that will always be with you. Big, big hugs Carol.
Paulette Carroll
The Ross Family: So sorry for your loss of both Millie and Don , they will be missed
my heart breaks for you all, hugs to you all and God Bless
cousin
Paulette & Family
Laurie Nadon
Heaven now has two beautiful Angels. Condolences going out to all the kids and their families at this difficult time.
There are so many memories I have of Mr & Mrs Ross, growing up across the street in Huron Park. Even after 50 years, the friendship continued.
Fred & Barb Truchon
To Carol, Karen, George and all the family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. What a shock to hear they both died. But Millie went to the Villa even though she wasn’t ready because they were together for so long, she didn’t want to be separated from Don. True love, I thought and then to die so close together a sign of true love. Will miss them coming into church and stopping at our pew for a chat. God bless you all and be assured of our prayers.
Fred & Barb Truchon
Joe and Vel Mansour
To Don and Millie’s family: We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our long-time dear friends. We have memories of many good years together and will miss them. Our thoughts are with you all.
Joe and Vel Mansour
Kathy Hunking
Carol & John, Elisha & Jeremy, Brandon & Hannah;
Our deepest sympathy for the very recent loss of Carol’s parents. Our hearts go out to you in your time of great sorrow. Keep your memories tight to your heart and remember them always. Millie and Don will be forever in your hearts and know that they will watch over all of you for the rest of your days.
Kathy & Ron Hunking, Dylan & Stephanie Doupe
Donna Perry
John, Carol, Chuck, Pam and the rest of the family.
It is very sad to lose both parents together but I am sure they are at peace. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and the days to come.
With Deepest Sympathy – Donna Perry
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Carol, John & family
Sending you our heartfelt sympathies in the loss of your parents Carol. How strong the bond that they go together.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Brad & Anne
Nina Knee
To all the Ross Families,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of both your parents. Cherish your memories they will help over the difficult times. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.
Nina Knee and family
Shirley Keller
Towerview residents were honoured to have Don and Millie with us for a while. Their love for each other was very evident, and to know that they passed away within hours of each other seems so beautifully right. Our condolences to all their family and friends at this time.
Glenn and Laura Stire
Our deepest sympathy to the Ross family. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Ron and Marlene Moore
To all the family, It was our honour to have known your parents. I had many laughs with your Mom as we worked together at The Precious Blood C.W.L. Penny sales . I always enjoyed her baking ???? . They will be missed by many ! We are not surprised the Good Lord called them home together ???????? Such a wonderful example of a loving marriage to all of us .
Cherish all your good memories ! Our Prayers and Deepest Sympathy at this sad time Ron and Marlene Mooe
Marcia Smith
To the Ross Family
May you treasure all your memories of your times together. Your Mom and Dad are together again which is a blessing. Sincere sympathies to you all during this very difficult time.
Luccy M Sage
Don and Millie were neighbours of mine in Exeter. My condolences to the family They were a wonderful couple they will be missed
Paul Knauer
To Don and Annette and family our love and prayers at this difficult time. We share in your sorrow. May the God of all comfort embrace you in his grace and whisper into your hearts that all is well. Lives well lived must be celebrated. Blessings. Paul and Claire Knauer
Maureen ( Skip ) Wood
Ross Family; My sincere Sympathy to each & every one of you,
RIP Millie & Don, You will be in My Thoughts forever
Skip
Bernie & Jennifer Wilson
Hi Ross clan, Sending all the East Coast love your way in this difficult time. Aunt Millie and Uncle Don showed us all the meaning of true love and it carries on in all of you! They are eternally together and I hope you all find comfort in that. Sending loads of love and hugs to you all, Bernie & Jennifer xoxo
Dan Heywood
To the Ross family Our sincere condolences for your loss. Don and Millie were excellent people. I know you guys have a lot of good memories to help you get through this tough deal . Maybe Don will run into my father and they can talk about the paint business again. Hugs Dan and Belinda
Wanda & Bob Reynolds
To the Ross Family
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. We knew your parents from the golf leagues and I also cut Millie’s toe nails while on the Retirement side of the Villa.
Bob & Wanda Reynolds
Theresa Finkbeiner
Karen, Carol and families;
Sorry to hear about the loss of both your parents. We express our sincere sympathy to all the Family. Blessing they are still together in a better place.
Doreen Dietrich also wishes to extend her condolences, she was very fond of both Millie and Don and enjoyed their company in the past few years she got to know them. God Bless you, your in our hearts and minds.
Theresa & Steve Finkbeiner and Family
Dorothy Gaiser
So sorry to hear of Don and Millie passing. Sympathy and prayers to their family. They will be greatly missed. The family were our neighbours many years ago in Huron Park, good memories.
Angela and Ken
May the peace that they now share, be with your entire family
The Twohig’s
Wendy Meidinger
Dear Carol, John, Elisha, Jeremy, Brandon & Hannah
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
This special couple will be missed by all their families & friends but we know they are amazing, dancing Angels now!
Love always,
Wendy Meidinger & Les Coleman
Jean & Eugene Guenther
Dear Carol & John
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this sad time. We pray that your fond memories help to fill the void that their passing has caused. Forever in love, forever in life and now just forever.
Our deepest sympathies
Eugene & Jean Guenther
Laura and Marty Overholt
Carol, Karen and all the Ross family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Millie and Don. Your parents passing so closely is a testament to their love for each other. The memories your family share in these early days will give you strength and warm laughter as well. Take heart and support each other in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laura & Marty
Sherry (Nadon) Osborne
Words cannot express my sadness at their passing. I have so many wonderful memories of good times our families shared. They will both be missed. May your faith carry you and give you strength at this difficult time.
Nora & Dave Hodder
Dear Karen & Ed and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your parents. Such a sad time for you but a blessing in a way for them, to go so close together.
May it be of some comfort to know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Nora & Dave Hodder
Evelyn Vincent
Sincere sympathy to the family. What a huge loss. May God grant peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Hillman family
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
Dear Carol, John and families;
We were saddened to hear of the loss of both your parents. Just couldn’t Imagine.
Our hearts are heavy for you in this difficult time. Please except our condolences,
and know, we are thinking of you all.
Faye Skinner
I met your parents when they lived at Towerview in Exeter. They came to use ONE CARE services and attend my programs that were held in the building. They were a lovely couple and will be greatly missed. My sympathy goes out to all of you at this difficult time. May you cherish the wonderful memories you have of them.
Joyce and Andrew Hummel
John, Carol and family,
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your parents, Carol. Offering our prayers of love, comfort and strength as you go through the coming days.
Andrew and Joyce
Rob and Michelle
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ross family.
Millie and Don will always hold a special place in our hearts. Many special and fond memories.