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Brett Ross Obituary
CANDOR - Brett Ross, 19, of Candor, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2007, as a result of an automobile accident.
He is survived by his fiancée, Shana Tubbs and their son, Wyatt James Ross; parents, Christine and Jeffrey Hart; grandparents, Joan and Mark Carlton, Ron and Judy Donahue; two brothers and sister-in-law, Justin and Kristen Isham, Logan Hart; sister, Nicole Hart; several aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved family and friends.
Brett graduated from Candor High School, Class of 2006. He was currently employed by Lowe's Home Improvement, Ithaca, NY.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 3, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the Candor Congregational Church, Main St., Candor. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Candor. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for Brett and Shana's son, Wyatt. Please send contributions to THE WYATT ROSS TRUST FUND, c/o Tioga State Bank, Candor, NY 13743. Arrangements are by the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brett Ross
Deb Hines
January 18, 2008
We think of Brett every day.
Aunt Deb & Uncle Hank!
Marquerite Jayne
December 7, 2007
Shana my heart goes out to you and Wyatt. I had only meet Brett a few times, but I can see how much he loved you and wyatt, just remember you will always have his memories and him in wyatt. God bless
Amy, Dave, Rachael, Sam & Zach Lambertson
December 6, 2007
Our hearts are broken for you Shana. Wyatt will always know how strong your love was for each other through everyone Brett left behind. And it may very well snow till July honey. We love you all and will always be here.
Barbara Terwilliger
December 5, 2007
In Memory of Brett Ross, in our hearts forever. I think that says it all. Your aunts, uncles, and cousins will always be in debt to you for what you have brought to our lives. We love you.
Crystal Roberts
December 5, 2007
The deepest sympathies go out to Shana, Wyatt, and his beloved family and friends. We will miss him all so very much, but he will always be remembered in our hearts, forever and always.
Jolie Potter
December 5, 2007
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Brett's family......Shana and Wyatt we love you!!!
Scott & Jolie Potter
Eric and Evan MacDonald
Stephanie Veasey
December 4, 2007
To the families and friends of Brett, I am truely sorry for your loss. Brett was an amazing young man with a great sense of family and and awesome sense of humor. Find comfort and support from each other and from his memory. There is a whole community keeping you in their thoughts and prayers.
[email protected] THOMAS
December 4, 2007
QUR DEEPEST LOVE AND SYMPATHYS TO OUR GRANDDAUGHTER SHANA AND OUR GREATGRANDSON WYATT.BRETT ONLY YOU COULD HAVE FATHERED SUCH AN ANGEL,HOW MUCH YOU WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL LOVE GRANDMA AND GRANDPATHOMAS
Colleen Barnes
December 4, 2007
Chris and Family-I am so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Barnes (Fields)
cathy white
December 4, 2007
to jeff & chris.
i just want to say how sorry i was to hear about Brett. if I can do any thing at all. you can call me at home any time.you all are in my hart and prays.
Timothy Orzel
December 3, 2007
Brett was a great guy to everyone who knew him and having graduated with him I give my deepest sympathies and regards to his family. Sorry for your loss.
Tim Walters
December 3, 2007
Brett was not very vocal around me, but he was ALWAYS helpful. He never questioned or complained and he finished what he started. He was an asset to the company he worked for and he will be missed. God bless you, Brett, and godspeed...
Aunt Dolores and family
December 3, 2007
Dear ones, you know how special Brett was to me. I have loved him and prayed for him since he was an infant. The loss is deep and painful. God's plan and His mercy will ease our pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Aunt Dolores
keith pottorff
December 3, 2007
Chris, Jeff, And family: I am truly sorry for your loss. From what I know, you raised a very special young man. My regrett is that I did not get to know him better. God bless you all. He will truly be missed by everyone.
Shawna (Biesecker) Fulkerson
December 3, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Brett. I went to school with Chad and Chris, and I remember Shana when she, herself was a little girl. My heart goes out to the entire family.
Debb & Doug Roberts
December 3, 2007
To Chris, Jeff, Shana, Wyatt and the entire family of Brett: Please know that every one of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Brett was such a wonderful young man who was a joy to have around. I cannot think of him without smiling at how much fun he was. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God watch over you all and see you through this difficult time.
Brenda Soboleski
December 3, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers and may you find strength as time passes.
Ray, Sue, Taralynn Sears
December 3, 2007
Jeff, Chris and Family our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless
Lori Miller
December 3, 2007
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
keith and janet pottorff
December 2, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Carol and Bill Kaufman
December 2, 2007
Our hearts and prayers go out to all Brett's family with special thoughts for Dave, Candy and Alicia. May God comfort you all.
Brenda and Donnie Tuttle
December 2, 2007
shanna and watt
we are very sorry for your loss.
we will be praying that as time goes by it will get easier for you.
Ken, Denise, Michelle and Kyle Budinger
December 2, 2007
Jeff, Chris and family ~ We will always remember Brett's smiling face, he was a very happy young man. We have many fond memories of Brett from the Youth Archery League and through the years in Youth wrestling. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless. With love.
levi balzer
December 2, 2007
i grow up with brett. he work at my dads shop with my dad and jeff. its really hard to take this he was alway a very calm and collected person. my sincerity is out to all his family and friends including my self
Ken, Denise, Michelle and Kyle Budinger
December 2, 2007
Jeff, Chris and family,
We will always remember Brett's continous smile and we will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love.
Holochak Family
December 2, 2007
We were so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Brett. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John Benjamin
December 2, 2007
I will always remember Brett for his morning admonishment to "keep it classy Candor". He was a classy guy and will be missed.
Shelly (Henry) Cowles
December 2, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marvin roberts
December 2, 2007
Know that your family is in our prayers.From the Candor Emergency Squad
Melody Bolton
December 2, 2007
Chris and Jeff: Nothing could be harder than to have to bury a child. Please be sure to remember as you go through the next few days that God is certainly there for you, just waiting for you to lean on Him. Those of us who have also been there before will certainly be more than willing to be a shoulder for you now. Shana-we certainly will be keeping you and your son in our prayers as well. Let us know how we can help any of you.
Cynthia Leskinen
December 2, 2007
Brett was a great kid on his way to a great furture. He was a blessing to all that knew him . He will be sadly missed at Lowes Home Improvement. God Bless...
Susan,Dave and Dylan Anderson
December 2, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.Brett will be missed by all.
Linda OConnor
December 2, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that your in my thoughts & prayers.
Amanda Hinkle
December 1, 2007
Brett was an amazing person and he will never be forgot. My deepest sympathies go out to his family.
Adam & Tina Brickey
December 1, 2007
Our memory of Brett would be the pre and post candor/groton football game party at the Thomas's house. We couldn't take our eyes off of Brett when he was holding Wyatt. Such a proud papa. We will miss him. Our family wishes to express our deepest heartfelt sympathies over such a tragic loss. We will pray for Shana and Wyatt as well as the Ross family.
bub and deb hover
December 1, 2007
to jeff and chris our thoughts and prayers are with you and thinking about you everyday
Jackie & Gale Buck
December 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to you, Jeff & Chris.
Chery Spicer
December 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Brett. Take comfort in the knowledge that your family, friends and community grieve with you.
Colleen Westerberg
December 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and Shana. So tragic to loose such a young life. seems like yesterday that we just graduated. So sorry!!!!
Kristen (Terwilliger) Lee
December 1, 2007
Chris, Jeff & Family,
Words cannot begin to express the sorrow I feel for your family. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you.
Marian & Mervin Williams
December 1, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May your memories bring you comfort.
Brian Rogers
December 1, 2007
Brett was a good guy.. he will be in mine and my familys prayers. I will have great memories of him.
Jennifer Fields
December 1, 2007
Brett you will be truely missed. We all love you so much.
My heart goes out to his family.
Chelse Brickey
December 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family throughout this tough time. Brett was an awesome guy to work with, and he will be missed.
Sue & Ed Porter
December 1, 2007
May God Bless You for all that you have done. You brought joy into a lot of peoples lives and we will never forget you!
Sue and Bill Edwards
December 1, 2007
Shannie and family-We're so very sorry for your loss. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers.
julie cornell
December 1, 2007
Jeff and Chris & Family,
My warmest thoughts and prayers go out to you all! God Bless!
Julie
Bonnie Whitney
December 1, 2007
Jeff, Chris and all family members,
I cannot even express the grief that I feel for you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories close in your heart. May God give you peace.
Hope Walker
December 1, 2007
To those who loved and knew Brett, my deepest sympathy and prayers. May the love and support of family and friends bring you great comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Hope
Roy,Laurie,Emma&Olivia Abbey
December 1, 2007
We are so sorry for the loss of Brett. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Mark and Amy Bishop
December 1, 2007
We are so honored to have known and loved Brett. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
Amy and Brittany Bunce
December 1, 2007
We are soo sorry for the sudden and tragic loss of Brett. Your family, Shana and Wyatt are in our thoughts and prayers.
Corky and Candy Newman
December 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
brenda wickum
December 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve Newman
December 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Brett's family. I will remember Brett's sense of humor. Also he is going to be missed at the home basketball games.
Kathy, Jim and Mitchell Roberts
December 1, 2007
Our family was saddened to hear about the loss of Brett. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
Merna&Howard&Doug COLWELL
December 1, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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