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Gordon L. Ross
AUBURN - Gordon L. Ross formerly of Pimm Ave., Auburn died on Thursday, Nov 5, 2020 in Auburn Community Hospital following an extended illness
Gordon was born is Cazenovia, NY and was the son of the late Earl and Betty Ross. He worked for over 40 years as a foreman for the New York State Department of Transportation.
Gordon loved collecting little trains and had numerous unique and antique pieces. He was a natural artist and could paint or draw anything with ease. Even though he did not hunt game, he was a shooting enthusiast and was a member of the Falcon Sportsman Club. He was a strong proponent of Alcoholics Anonymous and for over 40 years helped people with their sobriety.
Gordon is survived by his wife Janet (McIntyre); as well as three daughters: Teri Elmaleh (Emirs) of Israel, Sandy Baughn (John) of North Carolina and Heidi Church of Auburn; a son Bill Rotach (Tammy) of Fair Haven; grandchildren: Sidney and Sharone Elmaleh, Mike, Brandon, and Logan Baughn, Colby Rotach, Brett Church, Zac Church, Danielle, Austin, Lexi, and Trevor Rotach.
Other than his parents, Gordon was predeceased by his son Gordie, Jr. as well as his brothers: Earl, Robert, and Donald Ross. In addition to his grandson Riley Church.
There will be no calling hours. Local arrangements are through Cheche Funeral Home, Inc., 1778 Clark Street, Auburn, NY.
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Richard Ross
April 4, 2022
Sorry for your loss. I hadn´t kept up to date much on him.
Thomas Michael Gregory
November 2, 2021
Can't believe that it's been a year already since you reposed. You were a great man and helped me tremendously with your friendship and sponsorship, which I have always been grateful for. Your spirit lives on as we remember you. Rest in peace Gordy.
dolores creller
December 4, 2020
Janet there are no words to express our sadness at your loss. Please know that Jim and I are holding you in our thoughts and prayers. .
Pat Cool
November 11, 2020
My Sincere Sympathy .I´m sure Charlie and Gordon are having one heck of a meeting.Stay strong?
Doug Porten & Julie Wood
November 10, 2020
Janet, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Gordie will surely be missed by all he helped with his experience, strength and hope.
Loraine Pinker
November 10, 2020
So sorry for your loss Janet Remember you were nervous about going on a date with him & I told you how my mom had told me it´s just a date you´re not marrying him & you laughed to think you did marry him Sounds like it was meant to be & he was a good man Take care all the best for you your family Sincerely Loraine
Dawn Adams
November 9, 2020
Janet
I wanted to say how sad i feel abour gordy passing. i have a lot of good memorys liike when some of us would get in Gordy car abd go all over to help us stay sober for just that day, may u rest in peace Love Dawn Adadms
Amy whaley
November 9, 2020
So sorry for your loss Janet and Family
Eileen Gibson
November 8, 2020
Janet & Family,
I am deeply sorry for you loss, there is never an easy time to say good bye. I sit here sad but smiling, as I think of all the times I got to hear Gordy's brief, simple and to the point words of wisdom. He didn't hold any punches, just got right to it. He has helped me and countless others, his stories will live on in our fellowship. He will be missed by many,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
tom marsden
November 8, 2020
With six little words Gordy changed my life beyond my wildest dreams....
Doug and Renee Ward
November 8, 2020
So sorry for your loss Janet and family. The rooms will not be the same without him. His legacy will be the many happy stories told about him. Sending you our deepest sympathy. Sending you and your family our deepest sympathy.
Thomas M Gregory
November 8, 2020
My sincere condolences. Gordy was my first sponsor. I learned a lot from him about how to keep it simple and to be honest. Things I still try to live by today. He helped me a great deal in those first few difficult yrs in AA for which I will always be grateful for. He was a great guy and member of AA and he will be sorely missed by many.
florence burkett
November 8, 2020
so sorry for your loss .he was a cornerstone for aa
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