JAMES ROSS MCMASTER

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JAMES ROSS MCMASTER Ross McMaster passed away peacefully on September 19, 2006, while visiting family in Calgary. Ross was born in Winnipeg in 1925. He served in the Canadian Navy on the HMCS Huron during the Second World War from 1942 -1945. Ross returned to Winnipeg where he worked for Modern Dairies and Beatrice Foods for 47 years where he held various positions from milk man to accounts manager. Ross married Ada Betty Adkin in 1965 and they raised two children, Christopher Ross and Lucinda Jean. Ross is also survived by four grandchildren, Morgan, MacKenzie, James and Nicholas, as well as his son-in-law Rob and daughter-in-law Madelaine. Ross always put family first and ensured that they never lacked for anything. His love was in the giving of himself to meet the needs of his wife and children. He treasured his early morning walks with his dogs come rain, shine or 40 below. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Windsor Park United Church, 1062 Autumnwood Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the National Cancer Institute of Canada will be appreciated.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2006