ROBERT ROBERTSON ROSS

Robert died peacefully in Ottawa, surrounded by family. After a long life of 92 years, his only regret was leaving behind his beloved daughters Bambi, (Brambleberry) and Roslynn (Roz); new puppy, Freckles; and cat, Haggis. His daughters were his greatest joy and he gifted them with a thirst for knowledge, a lifetime love of learning and a shared passion for raising dogs. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Charlotte Ross of Edinburgh; his sisters, Charlotte (Allan), Elizabeth (Tom), and Lily (Ian); and his brother, James (Gladys); as well as his nephew, Michael Penman (Elizabeth); his twelve dogs; and most importantly, his dear wife, Alice (née Yeoman), who he said has been alone too long. His nephews and nieces, Struan and Iain Morrice, Cynthea Penman, Vivian Carter-Shin, Roberta Coles, and Suzanne Meagher had a special place in his heart, as did his dear friend of 75 years, Nestor Olynyk. He had a close-knit friend group who shared his passion for golf, and he enjoyed their camaraderie well into his 91st year. He was an avid skier and curler and the former Captain of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues soccer team. Robert completed his Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Toronto in 1963. He was an international authority on offender rehabilitation and the prevention of antisocial behavior. He served for twelve years as Chief Psychologist with the Ontario Government's Ministry of Correctional Services for juvenile and adult offenders and was awarded the Centennial Medal of Canada for his work. His academic life included: lecturing at Wilfrid Laurier University; working as an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Waterloo; as a Research Associate, University of Regina; as a Professor of Criminology, University of Ottawa, and as a Professor Emeritus at Rastriya Raksha University in Lavad, India. Robert was a faculty member for the Ontario Department of Education's programs for special education teachers, and a consultant to the Ontario Department of Educational Television. He taught at Oxford University; Salford University in Manchester; the American University in Beirut; Simon Fraser University in Vancouver; the University of La laguna in the Canary Islands; the University of Bern in Switzerland; and the Central University in Caracas, Venezuela. Since 1986, his "Reasoning and Rehabilitation" (R&R; R&R2) programs have been delivered in 22 countries to more than 100,000 participants. The efficacy of the programs has been demonstrated in more than 60 independent, international evaluations and they have been translated into 16 languages. Dr. Ross' research has been published in 26 books and 145 articles in journals in psychology, criminology, and education. Through his dedicated work and commitment towards those in greatest need of compassion, Dr. Ross leaves behind a better world. "Now shed a tear, and then a smile, then let me go ahead awhile." All are welcome to join Bambi and Roslynn at an outdoor ceremony at the Beechwood Cemetery on Monday, July 14, 2025. Ceremony at 2:00 p.m., reception to follow. Donations can be made to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (www.guidedogs.ca/donate/).