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Ross Anderson
1927 - 2016
Ross Anderson
1927 - 2016
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BORN
1927
DIED
2016
Ross Anderson Obituary
April 17th 1927 to May 8th 2016
B.Arch. University of Toronto 1952, M.Arch. University of Toronto 1956, Assistant Professor University of Kansas 1958-61, Associate Professor Laval University 1963-72, Architect for the Moroccan and Arab Countries Pavilions at Expo 67, Restoration Planning for the Acadian Village at Caraquet and Kings Landing NB, Sr. Architect with the Canadian Parks Services 1976-91.
Ross was predeceased by his daughter Laura (Simmons), survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Katharine (Stewart), children Robin (Richard Rivkin), Kate (Peter Pashley), Patrick Simmons (Debee) and John (Karen Fyke), and also leaves to take up his enthusiasm for life and his love of people in the next generations his grandchildren Ryan and Sarah Anderson; Darcy, Jack and Jill Simmons; Kevin, Graham and Dillon Spencer; Suzanne, Nicole and Charlotte Pashley; Ruth, Hannah Jacob, Lauren (Michael Plotkin) and Joshua Rivkin (Erin Beeghley); and his great grandchildren Jonah, Luke and Max Plotkin and Esme Rivkin.
A celebration of Ross's life will be held at 2:30 on May 14th at Trinity Anglican Church 12 Blair Road Cambridge, Ontario. If desired, donations in Ross's name to the Trinity Church Labyrinth (his latest labour of love) or a charity of your choice will be welcome.
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Paul Richards
May 17, 2016
I believe that Ross spent some of his younger years on Hanlans Pt island in the Toronto Harbour. He was our neighbour and my personal hero and if valid and of interest I'd love to talk.Thanks Paul Richards cell 416-358-5133 & [email protected]
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Jeanette Chippindale
May 13, 2016
Dear Katharine and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Ross's passing last Sunday while sitting in church. I didn't know he was seriously ill and am still feeling disbelief in his passing. He was a lovely man, always a gentleman and considerate of others. He will certainly be sorely missed by me and our congregation. God be with you and all your family.
Sincerely,
Rudy Enter
May 10, 2016
Dear Katharine,
My heart aches for you in the loss of your dear husband and friend, Ross. Sixty one years together - how God has blessed you two! How I've loved and admired to see your mutual care. And you have been such an inspiration in your untiring attention and your reading to Ross. (Perhaps you'd still like to stop by my Mom to borrow one of her Jan Karon books.)
I feel I've also lost a special friend even though I've only had the privilege to know Ross since my Mom moved to Riverbend last September. I was warmed each time (and even a little flattered) by Ross's readily greeting me by name and his massive smile! It was delightful to have some chats as architect-to-engineer or about canoeing exploits.
May God bless you soon with only warm and happy thoughts and smiles as you think of Ross. I hope to see you in the near future at your apartment.
With warm wishes,
Rudy (and Mary) Enter
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