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Connie & Rick Bradt donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE L'AVC DU CANADA
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Sonia and family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Ross. We have fond memories of our New Year's Eve celebration with you a few years ago.
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Joe & Helen Van Riel donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA / FONDATION DES MALADIES DU COEUR ET DE L'AVC DU CANADA
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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James Lynch uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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Ross and I at Dover, He will be sorely missed by all his CVMG friends.jIM.
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Brenda C Clark (Hill) posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in your many memories. God Bless.
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Sue Hardy posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Dear Susan and family,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your brother Ross. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Sue
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Jennifer (Hodgson) Mayhew posted a condolence
Monday, January 4, 2021
Amy and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time.
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Ruth Ann and Ron Pierce posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Dear Sonia and family
What a wonderful memorial video. Cherish all of your wonderful memories and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Sending our love and virtual hugs.
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Donna and Colin Currie posted a condolence
Sunday, January 3, 2021
So sorry to hear of Ross’ passing. Colin worked with Ross at Oakridge back in the day. Ross was just overall a great guy. Our sympathy to Sonia and all the family.
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Dean & Linda Doerr posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
We are so sorry to hear Ross’s passing. It was such a pleasure to see Sonia and Ross on their morning walk around Nairn as we each left for work. Our thoughts are with you.
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Phil Mahood uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 2, 2021
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Ross Thompson – Tribute by Phil Mahood
Ross Thompson of Nairn Ontario, is well known to Vincent Owners in Eastern Canada, and well beyond, for his sheet metal restoration skills. Just after Christmas he died suddenly and very unexpectedly from a heart attack. Ross was very fit, seemingly healthy, active, and very vibrant. This was a shock to the Vintage M/C community and a huge loss. Our deep condolences go to his family and friends.
We guess that Ross has restored well over 100 Vincent gas tanks many of which were lost causes. He also repaired/restored many sets of our valanced touring fenders. These are especially tricky because of the rust that invariably formed in the pressed seams. But, if it was even remotely repairable, Ross was the go-to guy.
Ross built his reputation with BSA owners doing metal-only repairs (no plastic body filler). This is critical because so many BSA tanks have chrome panels. It had to be all metal. So, he did his share of Royal Enfield, Brough Superior, and Series “A” Vincent tanks too. He was receiving exotic work from all over the world, such was his reputation.
The work was meticulous. On receiving a tank, he sent it to be acid dipped to remove rust and to expose all pin holes, pits and splits. Pressure testing showed him where all the repairs were needed. After pulling out dents and smoothing creases, he applied lead, braze, or weld as appropriate. Once smooth, he lined the inside so that it would never corrode again. From there, we took the tanks, fenders, headlight buckets, or what-have-you to our painter – most often John Connery. It was a path we walked for the past several decades in project after project.
As wonderful and valuable as Ross’ work was, he was perhaps most known for being one of the nicest people in our game. Always smiling, always helpful, he was a true gentleman. In recent times he wanted to spend more time traveling with his wife, going to rallies, and enjoying motorcycling. So, he stepped back from the workload and did just that. But he still found time to help us out if we really needed him.
He is pictured with Sonia at the legendary 2017 Cobble Beach Concours where his Norton won a 2nd place ribbon against the best field of bikes ever assembled in Canada. Also pictured is likely the last of the Thompson/Connery tanks, this one is for my 1949 Series B Vincent Rapide. Now even more of a treasure.
Phil Mahood
Section Organizer – Eastern Canada
Vincent – H.R.D. Owners Club
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Jennifer Stephens lit a candle
Saturday, January 2, 2021
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Ross is my brother-in-law. It is hard to remember a time he wasn’t in our family, as I was young when Sonia met Ross. I can remember wonderful times with Ross diving for pennies and doing dives off his shoulders in the pool. Walks and family gatherings. He was a kind, warm person who would listen and make us laugh. He taught us to pinch with our toes lol. We will miss you Ross. Lots of love and hugs to my sister Sonia, Amy, Adam and familiesxxx
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Christine McCarter posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
My condolences to Sonia, Amy, Adam & your families. Thinking of you during this very difficult time. I have fond memories of Ross coaching me in baseball.
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Susan Thompson lit a candle
Saturday, January 2, 2021
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To my big brother who was was one of the best role models ever. He was a beloved brother, husband, father, and grandfather. The Thompson family has another big gap in the family, Ross may you rest in peace knowing that we are here to support Sonia, Amy and Family and Adam and Family.
Love you and will miss you dearly
Your sister Susan
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Brad and Dayna Royackers posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Our condolences. Our hearts go out to Sonia and family. We have many memories of Ross celebrating Jordyn, Colin and Ben's birthdays throughout the years. Many great conversations were had. We are thinking of you all.
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Leah Stephens lit a candle
Saturday, January 2, 2021
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So sorry for the sudden loss. Uncle Ross was always an amazing person
Love you all
Leah
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roy thompson posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
like anne said one of the best will be greatly missed
are prayers are with his famly would like to have been their ross & sonia an famly
if i can help anyway let me know will fly down at a later date
love ROY&BEV
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roy thompson lit a candle
Saturday, January 2, 2021
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Nina Downs posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Sonia, we are all so very sorry for your sudden loss Ross was such a good and kind person
and we have fond memories through the years with our families get-togethers.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
May he rest in peace and may peace be with your family
Nina, Paul, Carly and Liza Downs
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Carrie posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Sonia, Amy, Adam & family, so sorry for your loss, thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Hugs, Carrie Genttner
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Ian Renshaw posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Our hearts are broken. Ross was a great person who will be missed by all who knew him.
Love,
Ian, Carole, Lee, Sean, and Kristin
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Jacky & Jayson, Chloe and Molly posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
To our dear Sonia , Amy, Adam & family
Please know our hearts are breaking for you all, our sincerest condolences. You are in our thoughts daily with this terrible and unexpected sad event. our love Jacky, Jay, Chloe and Molly
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Dave & Sue Deadman posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
We are very sorry to hear of Ross's passing. He certainly was a well accomplished craftsman in what he did and his talent will be missed. He had done a couple of jobs for us. We first met Ross through his brother Terry years ago. Thinking of you and your family at this time of your loss.
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Michael Renshaw uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 2, 2021
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Summer in North Carolina in 2015. Note Ross's T-shirt. So fitting! The great memories will live on as long as we all shall live!
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Hugh & Pam Hillis posted a condolence
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Sending our condolences to Sonia, family and friends. Ross will live on in your memories. Hugs
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Anne ThompsonWambua lit a candle
Friday, January 1, 2021
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Ross was the best big brother. He liked to call me “King Kid” as the baby of the family but Ross was really the big kid at heart. When he use to work at the Highway Collision on Highway 22 he would come home to the farm for lunch and watch cartoons with us. He would flip our mattresses over on a Saturday morning if we were sleeping in too late, tipping us off inner tubes in the back yard pool. Laughing so hard at a Christmas game of Balderdash he couldn’t read the answers.
And later, for being the MC at my wedding, taking us to cut our own tree for my daughter’s first Canadian Christmas and racing her in his pool every summer visit.
I respected Ross so much for the husband he was to Sonia, the father is was to Adam and Amy, grandfather he was to Jordyn, Collin, Ben and Lilah, the brother he was to all of us and the Son he was to our late Mother.
I was so proud of his ability to turn his hobby and passion for motorcycles into a business he loved, and that he was obviously greatly respected in that community. Every summer when I dropped by for a visit, he would be tinkering in his garage and show me his most recent restoration before taking a break for a beer and a swim.
I will miss Ross terribly but will carry with me many fond memories of my brother. My love and hugs go to Sonia Amy and Adam. I am sorry I can’t be there in person at this sad time to be with our families.
With Love and Sympathy
Anne Thompson-Wambua.
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Ed Roath posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
For half my life I have known Ross and would pass the sincerest of condolences to his family. Ross will never be forgotten for all his contributions to his family, friends and the motorcycle fraternity as a whole.
Best regards...Ed Roath
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Arlen Curtis posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Ross's passing. My heart goes out to the family.
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Jane Arbour uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 1, 2021
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences and love from Jane Arbour and Emmet.
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Mike & Nirmala posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
I have know Ross for almost 40 years. Always the perfect gentleman, his passing is a huge loss to the vintage bike community and more especially to Sonia and his family, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.
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Vada Seeds posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
So sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you Sonia and all your family. Ross will be very missed.
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Marg and Doug McKinnon posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
Sonia and Family. Marg and I were saddened to hear of Ross's passing. He was a great guy and a good friend. I am sure we are all going to miss him.
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Peter and Kathy Berry posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
Sonia and Family , so sorry for your sudden loss . Ross will be a huge loss to us all as a friend and to the vintage motorcycling community as a whole . He will be missed .
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Mike & Ann Crowley posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
Sonia and family
Our deepest condolences for the sudden passing of Ross
Memories are one of the great gifts that God gives us! Cherish the many memories you had with Ross and recall them as often as you can and Ross will be always at your side.
Mike and I are praying for you in this difficult times
Ann & Mike Crowley
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Gary McCaw posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
My condolances to the whole family . Ross's passing is a great loss to everyone in the motorcycle community that knew him . He was a friend and I'll always remember him as a gentleman and a true craftsman . So , so sorry .
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Ian R. Sandy posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
Donna and I offer our most sincere condolences to Sonia and the family. Ross was one of the first to extend a warm welcome and his friendship to me when we arrived here in Ontario three years ago. He was blessed with a rare talent when it came to metal work, but unlike many skilled artisans, he was also generous in sharing his knowledge and offering welcome advice to others. I shall very much miss our little chats and our rides together.
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Paul and Shirley Hodgson posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
So sorry for your lose enjoyed coaching our daughters in baseball with Ross many good memories
Paul and Shirley
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Angelo Del Guercio posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
We send our deepest condolences to Sonia and the family. I worked with Ross in the body shop at Oakridge Ford and was saddened to hear of his sudden passing. He is in our prayers and hearts.
Angelo
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Gil and Josy Royackers posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time!
Gil and Josy
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Linda Schuyler posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
We were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Ross. We will remember him as a good neighbour and a kind man. May your wonderful family memories comfort you during those difficult moments. With deepest sympathy, Dave & Linda Schuyler
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Chuck and Marcia Engvall posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Dear Sonia.
We are deeply saddened to hear about Ross. We greatly enjoyed our visit with you both in 2019, and were hoping to visit again in 2020, but then Covid happened. We have been going through old photos and remembering the various BSA motorcycle events. We will definitely miss Ross.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely, Chuck and Marcia from Minnesota
Gary Byrne posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Ross. He is a role model motorcyclist. I feel so fortunate to have known him and always enjoyed any activity with he and Sonia.
Ross was a great listener, shared opinions, argued lightly and respectively and was supportive in sharing his knowledge and experiences and his love of anything motorcycles (and tractors). Particularly significant for me was the thoughtful leadership and enthusiasm he brought to the Ontario BSA Owners Group's foundation and it's ongoing growth.
My thoughts and prayers are with all those who loved him and those who shared in his life.
A genuine loss for everyone.
Gary in BC
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Keli Nethercott posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Sonia and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of this sweet and always smiling, gentle man. I will miss seeing Ross on my morning run. Sending all my love your way. xo
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Christine and Cyril Brazier posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Our thoughts and heartfelt sympathies to Sonia and family at the sudden passing of Ross. We have great memories of our many camping trips to motorcycle rallies and ((Happy Hours) together. We will miss him dearly.
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Linda Collins-Galbraith posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
To Sonia, Amy & Adam- I am very sorry to hear of Ross passing.
My sympathies to you and your whole family.
Linda Collins-Galbraith
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Andrew & Judy Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Sonia & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Ross was such a pleasure to be around. We enjoyed many vintage rides together especially California and Ohio Valley. He was an excellent highly professional craftsman that was greatly admired. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and yours.
Andrew & Judy Brown from Virginia
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vern and judy ramsay posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Sonya ,Amy ,and Adam So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Ross
Hope all your good memories of him will help you through this difficult
time. Our thoughts are with you .Judy and Vern
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Cathy & Dean Barclay posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Ross.
You & your family our in our thoughts & prayers.
We had many good visits on our walks throughout Nairn over the years.
Dean & Cathy Barclay
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Don & Donna Wilson posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Sonya & Family,
We were so shocked to hear of your loss of Ross. We always enjoyed our motorcycle rides and camping at rallies. We weren't together often but those occasions are special to us. Take care and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don & Donna Wilson
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Mike and Sherri Dooreleyers posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Ross's passing. He always had a smile on his face and was so pleasant to chat with. Sonia, our thoughts are with you and your family.
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Adam and Emilee Dooreleyers posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to the family during this very difficult time. I will fondly remember seeing Ross walking in the mornings around town, always offering a warm smile and cheerful hello
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Dave & Min Gibson posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Sonia and family. Min and I were deeply saddened to learn of Ross' passing. His warmth of character, ready smile, helpfulness and friendship will be missed greatly. Please accept our condolences and know our thoughts are with you...Dave & Min Gibson.
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Karen McCallum-Ryan posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Dear Amy and family,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I remember him as a great and supportive guy. Thinking of you and sending prayers for your family.
Karen McCallum-Ryan
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Lori &Brent posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Our deepest condolences Sonja and family. Ross was a quiet presence with a warm smile who made everyone around him comfortable. He will be missed by many and our wish is the memories you have will help you through this hard time and moving forward.
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Murray and Edith Yeo posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Sonia, Adam, Amy and families
We are very sorry to read of Ross's passing. Immediately brings back thoughts of Adam and Eric's basketball days. As well as our many chats with both of you whenever we met. We are keeping you in our thoughts. Hope your many memories help you through this difficult time.
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Al Mears posted a condolence
Thursday, December 31, 2020
I consider myself very fortunate to have shared a friendship with Ross for over thirty years, he was a true inspiration. I never knew Ross to hesitate to help where it was needed or to volunteer for a job or a position. He was known far and wide in vintage and classic vehicle restoration circles for his talents and expert workmanship. I would like to extend my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Sonia, Amy and Adam and the Thompson family. God speed Ross.
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Martin/Vermeulen family posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Ross will be dearly missed. An awesome neighbour that helped me out several times with mechanical issues. I will miss having the opportunity to have a social drink while Ross worked on a bike, the sound of Ross working on a tank, and the sound of Ross tuning a bike in the driveway. Ross always had an eye for watching our property which will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sonia and family.
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Bill & Jo-Ann McLinchey posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Sonia, Adam, Amy & families - we are very sorry to hear of Ross’ sudden passing. You are in our thoughts. Bill & Jo-Ann McLinchey
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Don Heewson posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
I was with Ross in his shop as he repaired a Triumph fuel take for a project bike. About 3 weeks ago.
His skill and humility were highly evident. We were going to take lunch at the Crown and Turtle Pub, but he was worried about COVID.
He was always respected and will be missed.
Don Hewson
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Myron and Carol Skinner posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
So sorry for your unexpected loss, we will miss hearing him working in the shop and working in the yard..sincere condolences to you all ..Myron and Carol and family
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Ron and Bev Lee andfamily posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
We were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of Ross. A better neighbour would be hard to find. Always there to lend a helping hand or advice on things when asked. We will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sonia, Amy and Adam and families!
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Jeremy Becker posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Adam, Leanne & Family
Sincere condolences to you and your Family
Bruce & Marg MacKichan posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Ross. You are in our thoughts Sonia, Amy, & Adam & families. Condolences to the Thompson family.
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Dianne Vermunt posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Sonia and family. I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. My earliest memories of Ross are as the coach of our East Williams Ladies Slo-pitch Team. He was very patient with us! Please know you're in my thoughts. Rest in peace, Ross.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
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