Elizabeth Ross (died 2009)
| Elizabeth Ross | |
|---|---|
| Libby | |
| Born | 1919 |
| Died | 2009-11-03 Thunder Bay |
| Occupation | Registered Nurse |
| Employer | SS Harmonic |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Children | |
Elizabeth Ross (died 3 November 2009, aged 90) was a Port Arthur-trained registered nurse who worked at several local hospitals and on Great Lakes steamships.[1][2]
Life and family
Elizabeth Ross was born around 1919. She trained as a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in Port Arthur and pursued additional studies at the Neurological Institute in Montreal, Quebec. Her nursing career spanned several decades and included service aboard the steamships SS Harmonic and SS Noronic. She also worked at St. Joseph's Hospital, McKellar Hospital, and with the Victoria Order of Nurses. She concluded her professional life at Westmount Hospital.[1]
She was an active member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and maintained a close connection with Rev. Bert Vancook. In her later years, she resided with her cousins Andrea Gemmell and Cindy Kisken, spending time at Hyde Park and Amethyst Beach. She was known for her vibrant personality and her dedication to her family and friends.[1]
She was survived by her daughter Joanne and her husband Walter Kembel, grandson D.J. and his wife Amy Kembel, and great-granddaughters Olivia Kembel and Emily Kembel. Her surviving family also included stepdaughter Julie Stefiszyn and her husband John Stefiszyn, granddaughters Jodie LaFreniere and Twila Bennato, and great-grandchildren Calvin LaFreniere, Kate, and Julieanna Bennato. She was also survived by cousins Teddy Gemmell, Cindy Kisken, and Shelley Crawford. She was predeceased by her father Joseph Ross, her mother Nettie Felker, and her stepfather Jack Felker.[1]
She died on November 3, 2009, at Grandview Lodge. A funeral service was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on November 7, 2009, followed by interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Blake Funeral Chapel.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2009-11-05.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 3 November 2009.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Elizabeth Ross, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2009-11-05, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 5 November 2009, p. 12(B)