KENNETH FRANCIS ROSS

THE HONOURABLE KENNETH FRANCIS ROSS Retired Superior Court of Justice, Q.C., passed away peacefully at home in his 83rd year on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 after a long illness. Survived by Helen (nee Macpherson), his devoted wife of 55 years. Ken was a loving and inspiring father to his four children: Chris (Loretta), Angela, Michael and Martin (Melissa). An exceptionally proud and supportive grandfather, he will be missed greatly by Jeffrey, Rachel, Sarah, Scott, Eric, Jack and Heather. Predeceased by his parents Frances (Matthews) and John Ross and brothers Jack Ross and James "Jim" Ross. Born in 1934 in Toronto, Ken attended St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School. Ken practiced law in Chatham, Ontario, for 25 years before being appointed to the County Court in Sarnia, Ontario, which subsequently became the Superior Court. He sat in Sarnia and London until his retirement in 2008. Until just a few years ago, Ken thoroughly enjoyed spending his spare time on the golf course with Helen and devoted countless hours in endless pursuit of the perfect set of golf clubs for each of them. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Sunday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. George Roman Catholic Parish, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London, on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be greatly appreciated. For information and online condolences, please visit westviewfuneralchapel.com