DESMOND JOHN ROSS

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DESMOND JOHN ROSS Peacefully on December 1, 2010 Des passed away at Bethesda Hospital at 90 years of age. Des is survived by Reta, his wife of 24 years; daughter Mary Jane (Jim), stepdaughter Linda (Arnie), stepson Allan, 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by stepdaughter Denise. Des was born in Gloucester, England and immigrated to Canada in 1921. Des resided in Winnipeg most of his life. He joined the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders and participated in the Dieppe Raid, where he was taken prisoner and remained a prisoner until the end of the war. After his release from the military, Des became a Diamond Driller and worked at various mines throughout Western Canada. Des retired from mining in 1979 and in his retirement he met and married Reta. They enjoyed travelling and spending time at the lake. A celebration of Des' life will be held Friday, December 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m. at the Henderson Highway Legion, Canuck Hall, 3600 De Vries St., East St. Paul. Special thanks to the Home Care workers in Winnipeg and also Dr. Minnaar and the nurses at Bethesda Hospital for their compassion and care of Des at this difficult time. Also, much thanks to Pat and Alvina Peters for their concern and loving care they extended to Des. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Des' name to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Room ON1160, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 07, 2010