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Brian Ross Obituary
Passed away peacefully the morning of December 31. Brian is survived by his adoring wife Shirley, his loving daughters Michelle (Matthew) and Christine (Peter), his parents William and Joyce, brothers Fraser (Kati), Greg (Eigoush) and Michael. Predeceased by brother David and sister Joyce (Tom). He will be dearly missed as well by his extended family, friends and colleagues. Special thanks to the wonderful staff and volunteers at the West Island Palliative Care Residence as well as NOVA West Island for their exceptional care.
Brian was president of Climax Company Ltd for 13 years, and was an active member of his community. He was a City Councillor for the city of Beaconsfield since 2009, and also participated in the Beaconsfield Toastmasters Club. He loved golfing at Summerlea Golf Club with his wife and many good friends.
A visitation will be held at 10am on Thursday, January 5 followed by the service at 11am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 413 Main Road, Hudson QC. Gathering to follow at the Hudson Community Centre, 394 Main Road, Hudson QC. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the West Island Palliative Care Residence Foundations or NOVA West Island.
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Gerry Sly
January 2, 2013
It's hard to believe its been a year. I think of Brian often and remember all the laughs we had. I am one of the lucky people who had a chance to work with Brian at his company. I don't think there were many days we weren't joking about something and laughing. He was a true and genuine person that would give you the shirt off his back! I feel blessed to have know him.
Rest in peace my friend, till we meet again.
Doreen Seymour
February 18, 2012
Sadly I just heard of Brians passing. My deepest condolences to his parents Joyce and Bill and to his wife Shirley and to his daughters
Andreas Schwab
January 9, 2012
Brian was an integral part of the Toastmasters community because of his sincerity, his commitment, and his sense of humour. He was a dear friend to all of us. We all miss you, Brian. My condolences to the family.
Phil & Elizabeth Backman
January 8, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Brian touched us with his wonderful sense of humour and great disposition that he brought to Toastmasters. It was a honour to have known him.
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Nathalie Mailhot
January 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family. His comic relief was contagious at Toastmasters. You will be sadly missed Brian.
Nathalie Mailhot (former Beaconsfield TM member)
Carlo De Castris
January 8, 2012
Words cannot adequately describe the sadness felt upon learning of Brian's passing. His happy demeanour, sense of humour and commitment to family and community will be remembered.
January 6, 2012
Kati and Fraser (Ross), my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Trust in the Lord, and lean not unto thine own understanding. Acknowledge the Lord in all thy ways, he will truly direct thy path. Be at peace. Brian is resting in the arms of the Lord. M. Isom (JPMC, USA).
January 5, 2012
Shirley, Michelle, Christine and Family
Our deepest condolences on Brian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Dave & Sue Hastings & Family.
Josée Joubert
January 5, 2012
My deepest thoughts, prayers are with you.
My condolecences to the Ross & Laventure families.
Jane Poole
January 5, 2012
I am thinking of you all today and know that this is so hard. Brian's long and painful fight with this illness is finally over and he is resting peacefully. He would be so touched to know that so many people thought so highly of him and was so very well liked. Hang on to the wonderful memories you all have and get some solace from them. God Bless.
January 5, 2012
My most heartfelt condolences to Shirley and the family, Brian was loved and respected by all those that knew him, he will truly be missed.
Tom Sawyer - Premier / Bruckner / Motion Canada
Fernand Godin
January 5, 2012
My condolences to the Family.
Motion Industries (Canada) Inc.
Carlo Ricciardi
January 5, 2012
My Deepest condolences to the Ross Family.
Parker Hannifin Canada
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