At his residence, the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home in Seaforth, on Thursday, December 3, 2009, Ross W. Ribey, funeraI director for over 41 years, at age 63. BeIoved husband of Joyce (McIean) Ribey. Cherished father of Andrea, BradIey, Brent and CheryI and her husband Pat Coyne. Very speciaI grandpa of TyIer and Brooke. FondIy remembered by Brandy IesIie. DearIy missed by his brother Murray and his wife Dorothy of R.R. #2, PaisIey; brothers-in-Iaw Bev Cutting of Meaford and BiII Johnston of PaisIey; sisters-in-Iaw Pat Ribey of IIoydminster, Saskatchewan and Jean and her husband Mike Myatt of Port EIgin; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one son, Trevor (stiIIborn), his parents WaIIace and Rhoda (Campbell) Ribey, his father-in-Iaw and mother-in-Iaw Ivan and Monie McIean, a brother CharIes (2001) and sisters Margaret Cutting (2007) and Iois Johnston (2009). FamiIy wiII receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeraI service wiII be heId at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Monday, December 7 at 2:00 pm. Northside minister, Mary FIetcher, wiII officiate. Interment MaitIandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. MemoriaI donations to the Seaforth Iions Park & PooI wouId be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
CondoIences at www.whitneyribeyfuneraIhome.com
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Norman East
Hi Joyce and Family;
I pass on my condolences to you and your family. Ross was always a giving individual and cared for not only his family but the community he served. Sorry this email is late as I just only recently heard that Ross had passed away. I wish you and the family all the best. I thank Ross and Joyce for your guidance and support when I was younger trying to figure out a career I would take on….really trully thank you fully for this and wish all the best.
Gladys Ewart (nee Warren)
Dear Joyce and Family
I just heard today of Ross&&single&&s passing. I know we have not spoken with you in years, but I always remember you both and remember the morning of Len and Dianne Zevenbergen&&single&&s wedding. Ross had such a sense of humour! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy.
Doug and Gladys Ewart, Hanover, Ontario
Anonymous
We are so sorry to hear of Ross&&single&& passing, we have so many fond memories of him! Joyce and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all.
Craig and Melanie Brooks
Cheryl and Pat,
You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Craig and Melanie Brooks
Rob Thompson
I am very sorry for your loss.
Anonymous
Seaforth won&&single&&t be the same without Ross. He was a generous, kind man who did so much for the community.
John Karen,Sheena &Cody McLarnon
Joyce and family
it is with great sadness to hear of Ross&&single&&s passing our pray go out to you all. A wonderful man touched the lives of so many and now walk with the angel to watch over so many. I am sure that he is only so happy to help with this as it was his nature to help. sencerely your old nieghbours and friends the McLarnon family
Neil and Joan (Sills) Johnston
Dear Joyce and family. Neil and I extend our sincere thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. Ross was an extremely friendly and fun loving fellow and his neighbours and the community will miss him greatly. Ross&&single&& funeral was beautiful, what a wonderful celebration of his life. We will all miss him.
Anonymous
We will miss him.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Kathi Urbasik-Hindley
Dear Joyce,
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. During my time at Hibbert United and Cromarty Presbyterian churches, I had a few occasions to deal with the Whitney Ribey Funeral Home. It was a wonderful mix of professionalism and community based compassionate care. I am thankful for the gifts and abilities Ross brought to his work.
May you and your family feel surrounded by that same kind of loving care that you have provided to so many others.
The peace of God hold you and keep you, Rev. Kathi
Lindsay and Sheila Busch
It is with great sadness that we learned of Ross&&single&&s passing. We wish to send our sincere condolences to all of his family as they deal with his loss. Lindsay and Sheila Busch
Tama Smith
Joyce, Andrea, Brad, Brent and Cheryl so sorry to hear of your loss. Ross was a great man with a great personality and will be greatly missed. Ross was a pillar stone of the community and will be missed by so many. May your good memories carry you through this rough time in your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this time of difficulty.
Tama Smith and family
Vickie and Skinny Broome
Joyce and Family, such a sad time for everyone. Ross touched so many hearts with his witt , wisdom and smile, he will be missed by so many of us. Hold on tight to all the memories. At the time of our fathers funeral Ross was beyond Great, just knew what to say and what to do for the families, a very special skill he had and cherished
Vickie,Skinny Broome and Family
and Betty Harris
hank and yvette binnendyk
undefined Joyce ,I was just informed about your sad day ,being in Florida .
I know that you have always been a good wife and support for Ross
We wish you happy memories.
Hank and Yvette
Anonymous
To Joyce and Family. So sorry for your sudden loss. He will be dearly missed by everyone in the community.
Bryon & Bonnie Downs
Mrs. Ribey – Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in your sudden loss of Ross. You must be very proud that Ross gave so much support to the families of Seaforth and area for so many years. I knew Ross through the Georgian Bay Funeral Service Association and always thought that he was a “first class guy”. I will miss him as a colleague and a friend. I wish I had been able to attend his funeral but circumstances didn&&single&&t allow for it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, grandchildren and extended family. Best regards, Bryon & Bonnie Downs – Downs & Son Funeral Home, Hepworth
Lloyd Kibler
Joyce:
I was saddened today to hear about Ross&&single&&s passing. My condolences to you and your family from an old farm neighbour and teacher&&single&&s college chauffer.
Lloyd Kibler
Maureen Wildfong
Joyce, Andrea, Brad, Brent, Cheryl & Pat, Tyler & Brooke
Ross was the heart & soul of our community in many ways. His humor and wisdom has made us richer in our own lives. A character man who showed so much compassion and understanding, always taking the time for everyone. The countless hours of volunteering and support he gave were endless. He was always thinking of how to make Seaforth & Area a better place to live and be a part of.
To Ruth We know you will miss Ross, not as just a co-worker, but a friend. He would be very proud of the way you carried on that day.
Deepest Sympathy to All of You
Rhonda Rathwell
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Ross&&single&&s kindness and thoughtfulness will always be with all who knew him.
Rhonda Rathwell
Joanne Holland
Joyce, Andrea, Brad, Brent, Cheryl and Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ross was certainly an icon in our community and will surely be missed.
Bert and Mary Teresa(nash) De Graaf
Our deepest sympathy to you Joyce and family. I was shocked to hear the passing of Ross. He was a good man. He was there for our family through all of our deaths. May God give you peace in this time of grieving. Praying for you all. Bert and Teresa
Kendra Jewitt - Redegeld
As I sit here tonight I am still in shock that Ross is gone. Joyce, Andrea, Brad, Brent, Cheryl, Pat, Brooke and Tyler you were all so blessed to have Ross in your lives. He always had a funny joke to tell or a story to share. Involved in so many different community events, I think he belonged to just about every service group in Seaforth and surrounding area yet he still found time to stop and chat, ask how my family was doing etc. I will miss delivering flowers and Ross being dressed for a service and his shirt untucked. I am so sorry for your loss and over the past couple days with everyone dropping off food, flowers and rememberances you can see how much you are all loved by the community. So if you ever need something just ask we are all here to lend a hand, shoulder or a hug whatever you need ! Thinking of you all
Kendra, Todd and Brayden Redegeld
Catherine MacLennan Lewis
Joyce, Andrea, Brad, Brent and Cheryl;
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ross will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
Stephanie Maylor
Thinking of your family at this sad time. May your good memories help to comfort you all.
Steph
The Hoffman Family
Joyce,Andrea,Brad,Brent and Cheryl. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Ross was a very thoughtful and caring man. Helping our family through two very difficult times with Dad and Keira, we couldnt have asked for anyone better to guide us through our greatest time of need. A heart of gold stopped beating, two willing hands at rest. God breaks our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gayle,Kim,Stacey and Chris
Keith Murray
We always loved chatting to Ross when in Seaforth. An awesome guy. We wish to express our condolences to the entire family. Keith, Cindy and families.
Pat & Maryann Feeney
To The Ribey Family
Please accept our sincerest condolences as you go thru this difficult time. Seaforth is sure going to miss such an active community-spirited individual. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Maryann
Mark, Ang (Dolmage) & Olivia Vanbruwaene
Joyce and Family: Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for the sudden loss of your husband, father and grandfather.
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark, Ang and Olivia
Ray & Tracy Lamont & family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Ray & Tracy Lamont & family
Reuben and Mary Lou Pfeffer
Joyce and family. Ross will be greatly missed by everyone. Reuben and I have been thinking about you all weekend. You have been in our prayers. Blessings to all!
Cathie Schalk
Ribey Family
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We too, will miss Ross for his kindness, compassion and his willingness to always go the extra mile. Nothing was ever too big a favour to ask of Ross. He was certainly well known and loved here at Seaforth Manor.
Blessings to you and your family.
Cathie and Seaforth Manor Staff and Residents
Mark Beuerman
My sympathy goes out to the Ribey family. Ross was a good man whose community presence will be sorely missed by all.
Anonymous
Donation on Behalf of the Seaman Family at this untimely Loss, Ross&&single&&s chuckles and Humour will truley be missed!
Bruce & Marg Lamont
We are so sorry about your loss. Ross will be missed.
Bruce & Marg Lamont
Anonymous
Joyce and Family, From all our family we send our sincere sympathy in the loss of a great guy and great community man. Hopefully all your memories help you through this difficult time.
The Agar family
Leo and Sharon Medd and family
Joyce and family, I am sure there are no words that can describe your loss at this time, we just want you to know how much we care for you and your family, and how much we will miss Ross&&single&&s cheery personality, he was an amazing person, our love and prayers are with you,may god&&single&&s strength be with you all. Leo and Sharon and family. PS Barry sent a email to you from Japan hope you received it.
Anonymous
Ross was truly one of the good people. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Anonymous
Dear Joyce & family:
You are in our thoughts at this saddened time. Seaforth & community has lost one of its&&single&& greatest & strongest pillars. Ross will be greatly missed, but, not forgotten.
Our sincere condolences to you all. Don & Marj
Tony and Mary Vanden Hengel
Please accept our sincere condolances, we will all miss Ross, he was a large part of the Seaforth community, and a real family man.
Paula Leslie
Dear Joyce and family:
I was so very sorry to hear about Ross&&single&&s passing. I have always enjoyed bantering with Ross over “funeral humour”. You will miss him greatly and the community will find it a great loss not to have him here anymore. I wish that you and your family will find peace at this very difficult time.
Paula
Mark & Jenn Penner and Family
To Joyce and Family:
We would like to express our sincere condolences on the loss of Ross. He was great person, full of life and a pillar to the community. He will be sorely missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, now and the days ahead.
Mark & Jenn Penner
Anonymous
Sorry to hear of your loss
Monique & Dennis Myatt
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
George and Shirley Ring
Dear Joyce and family,please accept our sincere condolences. There is not too much one can say in the loss of a loved one, but our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Anonymous
Your never ending service to Seaforth will never be forgotten
Ann Marie and Tom Hillyer
Joyce, we are so sad to hear of your loss. Ross was such a wonderful man and will certainly be missed by all!
Kevin & Bev Shea
Joyce and family, so shocked to hear of Ross&&single&&s passing. He was such a great and caring individual. Did soooo much for the community, things that everyone takes for granted, wanting nothing in return, we need more people like him. Always no matter how busy his life was made time to talk, comfort and joke with people…will truly be missed. our deepest sympathy. Kevin, Bev, Josh & Larisa Shea
Pat and Cathy Melady
We extend our most sincere sympathy to all of you.
Pat, Cathy, Brent, Alex and Shayna Melady
Anonymous
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug and Martha Smith
Joyce and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Hank and Martha Van Dieten and family
Joyce and Family,
We will all miss Ross and his wonderful sense of humor. Our thoughts are with you.
Anonymous
Thinking of your family at this difficult time
Anonymous
Thinking of you
Terri and John Hart
To Joyce and family, it is with utmost sorrow we feel for you and your family over the passing of Ross. He was such a great community minded man, he will be missed by many. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. John and Terri Hart.
Jeff, Tina, Owen and Hailey Hoelscher
Joyce and Family: We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Ross was a great man and he was a big part of the community. He will be missed very much.
Brian,Sharryl Riley and Family
Joyce and Family
Sorry to hear of Ross&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts are with you in this
difficult time.
Brian,Sharryl,Katelyn, Melissa,Olivia Riley
Anne Watcher
Dear Joyce and family: Rob and I want to say how sorry we were to hear about Ross&&single&&s death. We will both always remember his friendly smile and enjoyable chats.
Rob and Anne Watcher
Gordon & Irma Pryce
Joyce & family; Our sincerest and deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ross will be missed by all in the community as well as the many organizations he was a part of, especially the Kinburn Foresters.
He always had a helping hand or a saying or a comment no matter the topic, he would put a smile on everyones face. Our prayers go with you and your family. Gordon & Irma Pryce
Tina Driscoll
Dear Joyce,Andrea,Brad,Brent and cheryl
Ross will truly be missed. I will miss his chats and sense of humor when he came into Pete&&single&&s Paper Clip to shop. My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you all at this difficult time. Tina Driscoll
Andy and Adelle
So sorry for your loss.He was always such a joy to be around and we all have memeories of how he made us laugh.We are in South Carolina but will contact all of you when we get home.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Andy and Adelle
The Hagan Family
Our sincere condolences to Joyce and Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ross will be greatly missed. The Hagan Family, Paul, Beth & James.
Mary van Valkengoed
Dear Joyce and family
So very sorry about your loss .You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Mary Van Valkengoed
Jon Pittock
I have truly lost a friend in Ross. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the funeral on Monday since I have not been well as of April of this year.
Anonymous
You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May good memories help to comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.
Love Trish & Paul
Neil McNichol
My thoughts are with all of you. We had a lot of laughs over that kitchen table. Ross was one of the best.
Anonymous
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Anonymous
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Sharon Tyler
Brent…so sorry to hear about you loss, you and your family are in out thoughts and prayers.
Sharon, Doug, Drew & Craig Tyler
Mary Margaret Kelly
Dear Joyce and family; this is very difficult for me out here on the West Coast with not being there in person to express my sincerest condolences. I have talked to Brandon (in New Zealand), Daniel (in Nanaimo) and Korey (in Australia) where they all want you to know that your family and Seaforth has lost a great man. From the very bottom of our hearts, we are deeply sorry to hear about Ross. We ALL found him to be one of the greatest men. Mary Margaret and family
Ben & Sue Hoogenboom
Joyce & family,
We were shocked to hear that Ross had passed away. He was a wonderful man that was well suited to his career choice. It was a pleasure to work with him over the years. Our condolences to all of you. May you cherish your memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ben & Sue Hoogenboom and family
Kirsten & Jerry Smith and family
Exeter Flowers
Kim Souch
Joyce, Cheryl & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Wishing you the comfort of shared memories and all of the wonderful contributions Ross made to those whose lives he touched and the community around him. He will be greatly missed. We all fondly remember Ross at the BBQ prepping those famous back yard breakfasts.
Kim, Davy, Sara and Richard
Sandy & Lori Broadfoot
Joyce and Family
Please accept our most sincere condolences. We have many wonderful memories of Ross with his interaction in the community, and with our family. We will miss Ross. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy & Lori Broadfoot
Fran Myers (Cluff)
To The Ribey Family,
It is with sadness that we have learned of Ross&&single&&s passing. It has only been a month since we have entrusted a family member to your care. Ross always showed a quiet respect for all of the families of the ones who journey on. Know that time will soften the great sadness you feel now. Take heart in the sharing of memories, for Ross will live on in your hearts and minds.
Sincerly, Fran and Jim Myers (The Cluff Family of Seaforth)
Andrea Hogan
Ribey family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Andrea and Terry Hogan
(Flanagan)
Barry Medd
Dear Ribey Family,
I&&single&&m so sorry to hear of your loss. Its very sad to see such a great man go. My deepest condolences.
Barry Medd
Jamie & Jolene McNichol
Our hearts go out to all of you at this difficult time. Ross was a great man who helped many people in our community. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Jamie and Jolene McNichol
Rob & Donna Middelkamp
Our Deepest Sympathy Jocye & Family . Was sorry to hear about Ross passing we will always remember Ross from the auction sales at Agri Plex he was a very kind man and like to talk .
Marilyn Whetstone (Collins)
Joyce and Family,
Sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Ross.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
This message comes from Charlie Collins and Family.
Sent by Marilyn Whetstone (Collins)
Paisley, Ont.
Laura Pletsch
Dearest Joyce, Andrea, Brad, Brent and Cheryl.
I am truly saddened by the loss of Ross! I have such wonderful memories at your home, my second home. May your memories and love carry you though this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Big hugs. xoxo.
Nada (Farag) Sakher and Family
Dear Joyce & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ross was a wonderful man!!
Sincerely,
Nada
Grant McKenzie
Joyce and family,
I was shocked to receive notification from Bob Amos today of the death of Ross. As a classmate at the Canadian School of Embalming I appreciated Ross&&single&& wit and commentary on life both on and off the U.of T. campus. Apart from a chance meeting at the Blythe Festival several years ago, we saw each other only at continuing education every five years. In his calling of Funeral Director Ross made a positive impact on thousands of lives. He will be missed. I was pleased to read that Mary Fletcher will be conducting the funeral service. Mary came from our church, Central United in Sarnia. We know her as a warm and compassionate person so have confidence in her ability to assist your family at this difficult time. Regrettably we will be unable to attend visitation or the funeral as Cheryl and I are in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you begin your journey through grief.
Tim Sills
Dear Ribey family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Ross was a good man, I&&single&&ll always remember when I was a kid, his speedy in and out while he shopped at the store. I send my deepest condolences.
Jeff and Sandi Henderson
Joyce and Family: Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are in out thoughts and prayers. Jeff,Sandi Henderson and family.
Marilyn (Black) & Tom Beechey
Our deepest sympathy to the Ribey family at this very sad time. Ross was such a caring person and very professional as we have all witnessed many times, whether it was our own family, or others. God Bless!
Bonnie & Larry Gowan
Dear Joyce & Family
We were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Ross. Our deepest sympathy to you Joyce and your family.
Bonnie & Larry & Family
Lori (Strong) Janmaat
Joyce, Andrea, Brad, Brent, Cheryl & family.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. I will treasure the memories of working with Ross at the Funeral Home and remember the good times, the sad times, the many humourous stories and most especially how many times he showed over and over how compassionate he was in his dealings with every family that came through the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home door. A great, great man will be missed for a very long time!
Sincerely, Lori(Strong) & Paul, Blake & Jenna Janmaat
keith and joan Eaton
joyce and family
our prayers are with you at this difficult time keith and joan
Shawn and Juliet Edwards and family
Joyce and family,
We were deeply saddened with the news of Ross&&single&& passing. He was a true pillar of the community and someone we greatly respected. With sympathy from
Shawn, Juliet and family
rudy jansen
Dear Joyce & family.. May you rest in peace Ross..All my deepest sympathy Joyce to you and all your family..
Rudy Jansen
Carol and Bob Leeming
Joyce and family,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed and remembered in many ways.
Carol & Bob, Jessie, Laura and Troy Leeming
Paul & Penny Stevenson
We are very sorry for your loss.Special hello to the children who I had the pleasure of teaching music to. Paul and Penny Stevenson
Bill MacLean
Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend the services for Ross. We would like to take this opportunity to send each member of the family our deepest sympathy. He was a really good person who I know did a lot of wonderful things for the community. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to talk to Ross just two weeks ago while up in Seaforth. I will never forget the kindness that Ross showed to our family at the time of Mom&&single&&s death. He even drove all night to Lion&&single&&s Head to pick her up. Never a complaint. I remember him saying to me “I wanted to do this for Betty.” Every person who ever met Ross will miss him. Sincerely, Bill and Angela MacLean
Mary Anne McNichol
Dear Joyce,Andrea,Brad,Brent & Cheryl,
We are all very saddened to hear of your great loss, words are definitely hard at this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ross was a pillar in the Seaforth Community and he has left big shoes to fill. We are glad that he touched our lives in many different ways. Memories are a Godsend, so try hard to enjoy all that you have.
Sincerely, Mary Anne, Dan,Lorianne,Matthew & Mark McNichol
Anonymous
Joyce & Family;
Our deepest sympathy. Lloyd wishes that his health was better so that he could travel to Seaforth. Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time. Take Care.
Lloyd, Marj & Family
Pat Cluff
Joyce – my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I&&single&&ll remember Ross as being a very caring individual, both professionally and as a person. I also will remember that he always was willing to chat with me anytime we met on the street. He never seemed to be in a hurry. Bringing your memories to the forefront will help you get through this very difficult time. Pat
Pete and Tammy Martene and family
Dear Joyce and family, Ross will be missed very much, he was a wonderful person in our community, always a smile, wave, chat or joke. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time. Get ready heaven, you&&single&&re about to meet a great guy. Love Pete and Tammy Martene and family
Ashley Coleman
My deepest condolences in the loss of such a great man. Although I have now moved to Exeter, I will always remember living just a few houses down from Ross and yelling howdy neighbour back and forth almost every day. The past year I was fortunate to work with Ross on the Seaforth Agricultural Society&&single&&s board of directors. His commitment to the families and the community as a whole is evident. His imprint on Seaforth and surrounding communities will not soon be forgotten. Ross: your candle is burnt out long before your legend ever will.
Carolyn Nixon (McLean)
Joyce and family: I&&single&&m so sorry that you are going through this. Ross was an amazing person and wonderful funeral director. Take care of yourselves and feel free to give me a call if there is anything I can assist you with. The McLean picnic will never be the same!
Carolyn, Billy and Maggie Nixon
(nee McLean)
Becky Turner
Dear Joyce & family,My heart goes out to you at this most difficult time .I will be thinking of you and my prayers are with you.My father passed away yesterday so I know how sad you all must be .Becky Turner
Joe Meulensteen
To the Ribey Family – I wish to offer my condolences to you. I will miss the 15 minute chats I had with Ross whenever I delivered to the funeral home. Ross was an old school gentleman and heaven is receiving a great person.
Sincerely… Joe Meulensteen from Victoriaville Funeral Supplies
Glenn&Marilyn Chesney
Dear Joyce & family; We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Ross, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. He has done so much for the community, and was a friend to all, as many of us has passed through his doors,his smiling face will be missed.
God bless; Glenn&Marilyn Chesney.
Ron & Shelly Pryce
Joyce & Family: We are thinking about you during this very difficult and sad time. Ross was a great man and his contributions to the community will be missed by everyone. God Bless, Ron & Shelly Pryce and family.
Anonymous
Joyce, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.We will keep the wonderful memories of jovial Ross.
Anonymous
So many great memories of a truly wonderful man … find strength within your family unit, and remember you have lots of &&single&&outside&&single&& love and support too.
John & Natalie Gould
Joyce, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Nothing that can be said at this time will ease the pain that you must go through. However, remember the many good times and wonderful memories you have, and know friends are here to help.
God Bless,
Natalie & John
Tracy (Bosman) McLennan
Dear Joyce and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Ross. He was a central part of the community and will be missed. May you find God&&single&&s peace at this difficult time and may the comfort of family and friends surround you.
Tracy (Bosman), Paul, Sabryn, and Jocelyn McLennan
Anonymous
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Trish Nigh
Sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Ross. He was a fine, honest, respectful contributor to the Seaforth community and it&&single&&s families. Ross will be deeply missed by many families that he helped through difficult times. Now we pray for you, his family in this difficult time, that you will find peace in your wonderful memories of a great gentleman.
Lynn depatie
Thinking of you Joyce and family at your time of loss, Ross was a wonderful man and he will always be remembered, Lynn :o))
Heather (McGavin) Kelso
To the Ribey Family:
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Ross was an amazing man who touched so many people in so many different ways. He will always be missed. Truly one of a kind.
Carol & Larry Blake
Joyce, Andrea, Brad, Brent, Cheryl I am sorry to here of Ross passing he will be dearly missed. He was the pillar of strength when our mom pass last Dec./08, He always seem to know every one name & was so easy to talk too. If you had a question or a worry he put you at ease, your home was every one&&single&&s home in need. our lives have been better to have known him.
Carol.
Jeff & Laura Denys
Joyce, & family,
Our sincere sympathies to you all at this devastating time. You never expect the unexpected. I remember well the day my dad died. Ross was a rock for us in helping us through our darkest hours. The entire town and indeed much of the region are here now to serve you in your darkest hours. Your family has assisted literally thousands through some of the most intimate and trying of issues and Ross was always the consummate gentleman. He didn&&single&&t feel it was his job, but is duty through his vocation to help people, not only through the home, but through the various charities and community work that he so willingly gave hundreds of hours of his time. The world has lost a good one. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. As the sun comes up tomorrow, know that you have yet another guardian angle watching over you.
Bev Smith
Dear Joyce & family: Our sincerest condolences at this terrible time. I&&single&&ll sure miss Ross&&single&&s voice at the end of the phone, jokingly calling me “old Lady Smith” in a singsong way, and of course always the sharing of a joke or two between us. Your faith, your family, and your friends will help you through this time of grieving.
Love always, Bev Smith & family
Bruce & Carol Hoelscher
Joyce, Brad, Andrea, Brent, Cheryl,
So sorry to learn of your sudden loss. He will be greatly missed in your family circle as well as in the community at large. May your fondest memories be your greatest treasures and help to sustain you through this difficult time and in the days ahead.
sharon holthuysen
Joyce,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy for the passing of your husband. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.May god give you strength during this time, fill your heart with his love and overflow it with all the wonderful memories you and Ross have made together during all your special years together. Sharon Holthuysen
Bob Amos
On behalf of the Class of 1968, Canadian School of Embalming, I express to Joyce and all of Ross&&single&&s family our sincere expression of sympathy on your loss. Ross was a valued member of our class; his humour and his wisdom added much to our schooling as Funeral
Directors. In later years we appreciated his dedication, sincerity and kindness as he served the families of Seaforth and area in his chosen profession. Please know that in your time of sadness and grief, our thoughts and prayers are with you – and we celebrate Ross&&single&&s life by remembering what a wonderful gentleman he was. God Bless you.
Ross and Louise Smale
Dear Joyce and family .We were so saddened to hear of Ross&&single&&s passing and send our deepest sympathy to all.What a loss for you and the community,he was such a friend to all.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sincerely Ross and Louise Smale.
Wayne, Nancy, Jacquelyn and Jeffery Denham
Words cannot begin to tell you how sad we are to hear about Ross. Know that you are all in our prayers. We can all learn a lesson from him, he did a lot of living and giving in the time he was given. Take comfort in the great memories you have.
peter and seline visser
please accept our deepest condolences and our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Maureen and Merv Agar
Joyce and family, The community has lost a wonderful person. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Maureen and Merv Agar
Bill & Marlene Holman
Joyce & family,
We were so shocked to hear of Ross&&single&&s passing. He was a bright light when he came into our shop. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your sadness.
Bill & Marlene Holman
John & Karen Braecker
Joyce and family,
Ross was a great guy and will be terribly missed in the community. Please accept our sympathy at this difficult time. John, Karen, Adam, Holly and Allison
Meagan Nolan
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Ross will be missed by many, as he was a great man. He always had great patience, kind words and a warm smile that I will always remember. I am sorry I am not in the country to give my condolances in person, but my thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.
Sincerely;
Meagan Nolan
Jacquie McNichol Mohr
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Mary Fotheringham
Joyce and Family
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. We have known Ross for many years through the Seaforth Agr Society, he was one of the main persons getting the Toy,Doll, and Craft show going which was on last weekend past. Bob and Mary Fotheringham
Leanne Murray
To the Ribey Family,
I just wanted to send my condolences at this time of grief. Know that Ross will be greatly missed by the community and beyond. May you find comfort in knowing his presence was always a gift. Ross may you rest in peace.
Boz and Maryellen Learn
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Sincerest sympathies, Boz, Mary and Andy Learn
Anonymous
Joyce and Family – Char and I were totally shocked to hear of this tragic news! Thankfully, I had a long conversation with Ross just before we left for Arizona, and he seemed to be in fine form! What a loss for you and your family! I have never met a more honest, genuine character than Ross, and he was a good, long-term friend! I will miss his hearty laugh, and his take-no-prisoners attitude. What a refreshing breath of fresh air in a world of politically correct nonsense! I will long remember his true dedication to his family which always came first, and to his client families that he felt so privileged to serve. Take care! CHARLANNE AND KENT
Scott Van Dooren
Dear Ribey family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I send my deepest condolences.
Mary Lou & Brian Cameron
Dear Joyce & Family.
I was sorry to hear of Ross s passing,as a former customer he would brighten my Thurs mornings .We shared a lot of laughs. Last year we purchased some of his pickles @ a Hospital fund raising event in Blyth ,which we enjoyed .
Ross will be missed Mary Lou & Brian Cameron.
Kathreen Mailloux-Hansen
Andrea, Joyce and family;
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. From Kathy Mailloux-Hansen and family.
Anonymous
Please accept our deepest sympathy – what a devastating loss for your family and the community.
Catherine Brouwer
Joyce & family; My heart aches for all of you on the loss of such a wonderful husband and father. It is your wonderful family and friends that will be there for you in your time of need. We are all truly sad for all of you! Much love Catherine Brouwer
Randy Rogalsky, President, The Dodge Company (Canada)
To the Ribey family,
On behalf of everyone at Dodge Canada and speaking for the Dodge family, please accept my deepest condolences on Ross&&single&&s death. This certainly comes as a shock. Just two weeks ago at the Delta Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, we all enjoyed his company at our seminar. I particularly had a fun filled visit with him and will always keep him in my fond memories. May you be comforted in some small way knowing that he made a real mark on the world of funeral service, and most certainly in your community.
Diane Elston
Joyce and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ross&&single&&s death. His presence will be missed by so many. He alway had a smile and a few words when I ran into him, and he was such a great “community” man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will be missed.
Diane Elston and family
Grace and Charlie Dungey
Our thoughts and sympathy are of Ross and with you.
Kathy Duncan
Joyce and Family,
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Thinking of you. Kathy
Marsha McLean Strauss
I can&&single&&t tell you how incredibly sad I was to hear about Ross&&single&&s passing. I have many wonderful memories of all of you. It always gave me comfort when we had a death in the family to know that Ross would be looking after things. I wish so much that I could be there to attend the funeral, but as I just started a new job it&&single&&s just not possible. Please know that I&&single&&m thinking of all of you and I&&single&&m so very sorry for your loss. I hope to be in Seaforth in the next little while and will be sure to stop in and say hello.
Love
Marsha Strauss and family
John and Rita Hoogenes
Joyce and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family You will be in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Grant & Tammy McKellar
Joyce & Family
No words can express the shock & sorrow on hearing the news of the loss of your loved one…Ross. As so many have already said he was a pillar of strength for other families in their time of need and showed such professionalism & character. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him. God bless you and your family as you take this journey. Thinking of you with a heartfelt sorrow.
Sincerely,
Grant & Tammy McKellar & girls.
Linda & Jerry Allin
Joyce and family, so sorry to hear of Ross&&single&&s passing. He was such a warm and sincere person and will be greatly missed in this community. We have lost a wonderful man
Linda & Jerry
Lyn and Kathy
We are so sorry to hear of your loss . Our sympathies to your family
Bob and Betty Beuttenmiller
Dear Joyce and family, We really were saddened to hear of the loss of your partner and Husband, father and grandfather. May the Lord be a comfort in the days and hours ahead. We will truly miss a fine gentleman who thought community at all times. Love Betty and Bob
Bryan Somerville & Pat Stewart
To Joyce and family
So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Ross.Helping others through their difficult times with care and compassion he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Harry and Dianne Mero
Joyce and family – We are so sorry to hear of your loss and hope that your memories of your life together will help to sustain you. Ross – as so many others have said – had a wonderful sense of humour and yet when he looked after services for our loved ones, he was one of the most professional men you would ever want to handle the service. He will be missed by the community as he and Joyce have done so much to make Seaforth a great place to live. Also to Ruth Townsend we extend our sympathies as I know you will so miss him as well.
Mary Ellen (Doyle) Williamson
Joyce and family:
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss. Ross was an outstanding man who did so much for the community. When the Doyle and Williamson family need him he treated us with such care and compassion with a little humour thrown in. Thanks Ross.
Tony Latour and family
My deepest condolences. Ross was a great guy and this is a real loss for our community. His humour and kindness will be missed.
Susan& Rob Nigh, and Family
Joyce and family, our thoughts and our prayers are with you. Ross has done so much for our family and many others. He will be greatly missed by all. Sue,Rob and family
Valerie Pater (Sinnamon)
Dear Joyce and family – My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Ross&&single&&s passing will leave a huge void in the community but I know his legacy will live on through all the lives he&&single&&s touched through his work and his dedication to Seaforth. I&&single&&ll miss his dry sense of humor that you could count on when you needed a lift and his calm, quiet compassion during times of need. May the strength of the community and close family sustain you through your grief.
gerry and mary armstrong
Ross was a great guy and will be missed by everyone in this community. Gerry and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Ken and Shirley McLean
Joyce and Family: Our sincere sympathy with the passing of our dear friend Ross. We will have many memories to cherish. Thinking of you all at this time. Ken and Shirley
MARY LONGSTAFF
Dear Joyce and Family, The whole world weeps at the passing of Ross.
He was such a wonderful man and touched everyone who knew him.
Our deepest condolences to you and yours. It truly is a sad day for us all. The angels are smiling with him now. The Longstaff Family
Karen (Nigh) and Matt Dent
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ross&&single&& passing. He was such a compassionate man. He will be missed.
Brian and Janet Keys and family
To the Ribey family-Ross was a wonderful man! Our community mourns your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy. Brian, Janet, Jodie, Lindsey and Trevor Keys.
Terry, Connie, Kelsi, Melissa Trotter & Gerald Mason
Joyce and Family. Words cannot begin to express the sadness we feel for you at this time. Ross was a wonderful person and your loss will be felt by everyone who knew him. Ross always took the time to stop and talk, share a story or a joke. He was always willing to help and had such compassion and heart for everyone he knew. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold on to your memories and each other.
Kelly & Kevin Butt & family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ross was a great man. He always had time to talk or joke around with people. He will be missed by many.
Dick & Shirley Robinson
So sorry to hear about Ross. He was a great guy! He will be sadly missed by all. I&&single&&ve never met a funeral director that had so much personality and such a gift for making family feel so comfortable in their time of need. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Dick & Shirley Robinson
So sorry to hear about Ross. He was a great guy! He will be sadly missed by all. I&&single&&ve never met a funeral director that had so much personality and such a gift for making family feel so comfortable in their time of need. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Ron & Gloria
Dear Joyce & Family
Thinking of you all at this very difficult time . Our deepest Sympathy.
Ron & Gloria
Ken,Susan & Melissa Pushelberg
Joyce & family,
I was shocked when I heard the news of Ross&&single&& passing this morning,
He was a wonderful man always friendly and was so comforting and helpful when he helped when my dad passed, he always had a story to share and a joke to tell. Cherish the memories you have of Ross to help ease the pain and sorrow to come during these difficult days ahead. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken, Susan (Harburn) & Melissa
Chuck Robertson & JoDee Grasdahl
Dear Ribey Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Chuck & JoDee
Mark & Kathy Smith (Nigh)
Dear Joyce Andrea Brad Brent & Cheryl What a shock when I heard the bad news Ross always had a joke or a story to tell you, he was so good to me& my family when Dave passed away Dec.11/02. He will be missed by everyone in this community you are in our thoughts and prayer&&single&&s at this very difficult time
Jack & Nancy Lubbers&Family
Joyce&Family
Our condolences with the loss of Ross. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan and Vern Scott
Dear Joyce and Family
You have our deepest sympathy with the loss of Ross. He will be missed
by the whole town for all his volunteering and involvement.I remember
him always having a joke to brighten our day.We will keep you in our prayers to help you get through your loss. Sincerely Joan and Vern
Trish MacGregor
Dear Joyce, Andrea, Brad, Brent, Cheryl & Pat, Tyler & Brooke,
Words cannot express how sad I feel. I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandpa. I&&single&&m also feeling the loss of a wonderful friend, and a pillar of our town. Ross contributed to our community in ways that I don&&single&&t think any of us can possibly comprehend. He will be missed very very much. Please, if there&&single&&s anything I can do for any of you, please let me know. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Trish
Allyson Scott Cardiff
Dear Joyce & family,
My sincere condolences to you all on the loss of Ross. I can only say that he helped our family and so many others in our darkest hours and I can only thank you for sharing him with us. I hope your happy memories will help you as you grieve his loss.
Allyson & Rob Cardiff
Niki Bernier
Joyce and Family
My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
Niki & John Bernier
Cindy Horne DeGroof
Joyce and family: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I have so many fond memories of Ross, he could brighten a room in a minute. He will never be forgotten.
Carol Barry and Dennis Duquette
Joyce and family
Our hearts reach out to you at such a difficult time.We wish to extend our sincerest condolences to you and your family.There is one more guardian angel to watch over everyone.Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Carol Barry and Dennis Duquette