Lilian Ross
| Lilian Ross | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1946-08-02 Manchester, England |
| Died | 2018-05-17 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Occupation | Registered Nursing Assistant |
| Employer | Port Arthur General |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Lilian Ross (2 August 1946 – 17 May 2018 (aged 71)) was a Manchester-born nursing assistant and Kmart Cafeteria manager who was active in the Catholic community in Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Lilian Ross was born in Manchester, England, to Andy and Jean. She moved to Argentina before arriving in Canada in 1956. She grew up in Thunder Bay with her sisters Ema and Sandra. She attended Westgate High School and trained as a Registered Nursing Assistant, later working at Port Arthur General. She also spent many years as the assistant manager of the Kmart Cafeteria.[1]
She married Richard Donald Ross at Holy Family Church on August 3, 1967. The couple lived briefly in Prince George, BC, and Sarnia Ontario, before settling in Oliver-Paipoonge Township and Thunder Bay to raise their family. She was a dedicated homemaker and volunteer, serving as a leader with Scouts Canada and as the president of the St Augustine's Altar Society after joining the Catholic faith.[1]
She was survived by her sisters Ema and her husband Gerry Orr, and Sandra and her husband Marvin Chony. Her children include Charlene, Paul, Christopher and his wife Jane, and Kevin and his wife Nancy. Her grandchildren are Amber Ross, Ashyea Ross, Serena Ross, Kole Ross, Alex Ross, Christopher Lefevre, Iris Lefevre, and Connor Lefevre. She was predeceased by her parents Andy and Jean.[1]
She died on May 17, 2018, at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. A funeral mass was held at St. Augustine's Church on May 25, 2018, officiated by Rev. Randal Morisseau, following prayers at the Blake Funeral Chapel. She was honored with a dedication in the Blake Funeral Chapel Memorial Grove.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Lilian Ross, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2018-05-24, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ The Chronicle-Journal, 24 May 2018, p. 10(B)