THOMAS PETER ROSS CD

Condolences & Memories (23 entries)

• Our deepest sympathy to you all, Betty-Ann, Sarah and Brent, and Rachel, and to all your family and friends. We are all shocked. So young, so sudden! I always remember Tom as like a big brother! Like my own as he looked out for Marilyn and I when we visited as children. We were proud of his wonderful career with the Canadian Armed Forces and viewed him as a strong, special person. Always a gentleman and proud husband and father. We deeply regret that we have been unable to visit and see you all as we have thought of you often. We send our heartfelt wishes that you can find strength from the love sent you and focus on your happy memories. All the best, with our love, Bernice, Laurie (Peter), Jim (Anne), and our families. - Posted by: Laurie Ash (Taylor) (Cousin) on: Mar 13, 2015

• Sharon and I send our deepest condolences to the Ross family. Tom was definitely one of the good ones and his loss will be felt by many. Stand Easy. - Posted by: Tim and Sharon Guiler, Canmore, AB () on: Mar 11, 2015

• Betty-Ann and family. We were so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Sincere condolences. - Posted by: Joe and Annette Culligan (Friends) on: Mar 10, 2015

• I worked with Major Ross at Training Support Company for two years. It was during this time that we were given responsibility for the soldiers returning from Bosnia, Croatia, and so on. Many of these soldiers had major issues, and Major Ross was quick to recognize the fact that our unit was not equipped for this role. He alerted the chain of command, drafted a recommended course of action, and was instrumental in securing proper care and administration for these soldiers under a separate organization. Major Ross was an excellent Officer, soldier, and communicator. His focus was always on soldiers, their training, and development. My sincere condolences for your loss. Ubique Colin V. Norris - Posted by: Colin V. Norris (Sergeant Major at Training Support Company, Canadian Forces Base Edmonton. Major Ross was the OC) on: Mar 10, 2015

• Betty-Ann and family, A great shock to hear of Tom's passing - far too early. We will always be in your debt for the warm welcomes to the Airborne and to Germany. You're in our thoughts. - Posted by: Bill & Micheline Gee (Fellow Gunner, jumper and Shiloite) on: Mar 09, 2015

• Betty-Anne, Sarah & Brent and Rachel, From Sandy and Myself, our deepest sympathy to you in this hour of need. We were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Tom. Tom was a loyal soldier and close friend during our time working together at the RCA Battle School, Shilo. His quiet demeanour was always present when issues came up and were easier to resolve with his guidance. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Don and Sandra Walker - Posted by: Don Walker (Good friend and fellow soldier, I was RSM and Tom was the 2IC RCA Battle School Shilo) on: Mar 09, 2015

• I was so saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Please know that you and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Carolyn Grant (Friend) on: Mar 09, 2015

• Dear Betty-Ann, we were very sorry to hear about Tom’s untimely passing. We remember the warm welcome Tom and you gave us when we arrived in the Airborne and later in 1 RCHA. We have such fond memories of Tom from those days. Tom was a dependable and helpful friend, and a fine example of an officer and gentleman. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time. - Posted by: John and Diana Dick (Friends) on: Mar 09, 2015

• A fine Officer, a true friend, a loyal and respected Gunner; Tom will be missed and remembered by everyone that had the pleasure of serving with him! - Posted by: Fred and Vivian LaForge (Friends) on: Mar 09, 2015

• Hello Betty-Ann, Our heartfelt and profound condolences to you and your family from me and Frances for your untimely loss and a great loss for all of us. Warm regards from Bangladesh, Ted. - Posted by: Ted Itani (Friend and fellow airborne gunner) on: Mar 09, 2015

• I was very saddened to learn of Tom's passing. As I think of meeting Tom in Germany, I remember a dedicated husband and a very fine gentleman. As you went on to expand your family, Tom was a wonderful father to Rachel and Sarah and as well, a true family man. Betty Ann, my sincere condolences to you and your daughters. May your fond memories help you through this difficult time--those memories you will have forever. - Posted by: Heather Hunter () on: Mar 09, 2015

• I worked with Tom but briefly in Croatia back in 1993-94, although I had long known him through his universally high reputation throughout the RCA. A fine human, officer and gentleman gone far too early. Deepest sympathies to his family and many admirers and friends. George Oehring, Col (Ret) - Posted by: George Oehring (Comrade in arms) on: Mar 08, 2015

• I knew Tom as a fellow member of 1 AB Bty. A true officer and gentleman. RIP - Posted by: Bill Tremain (Fellow Aieborne Soldier) on: Mar 08, 2015

• My sincere condolences to you Betty Ann, Sarah and Rachel. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Love Hazel - Posted by: Hazel Sylvestre (Cousin to Betty Ann) on: Mar 08, 2015

• Our thoughts go back to the late 70's. Packway Drive was populated with interesting folks. We will remember.. - Posted by: Linda & Ed (Neighbours: Shilo four plus decades ago.) on: Mar 08, 2015

• Dear Betty-Ann My condolences on the passing of Tom! Though our paths have not crossed for many years, I often think about a time at harvest at Uncle Ernie's (fraser place) when we played while he was swathing. May you have consolation with your family and friends at this time ! Though we know not why things occur the way they do, God has always had a plan for each one of us even before we were born! Sincerely Brooks - Posted by: Brooks Husband (cousin) on: Mar 08, 2015

• We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. Our condolences to Betty-Anne and family. We enjoyed meeting with Tom and Betty-Anne at the 40th Airborne Regiment Reunion in Edmonton. Tom served Canada well. Ubique! Airborne! Al & Lois Mills - Posted by: Al & Lois Mills (Friends) on: Mar 08, 2015

• Sending my sincere sympathy to you and family members. Thinking of you at this sad time. Hope to see you at the reunion in June. Take care - your love of family and friends will see you thru these difficult times. Memories will be there forever. Love from Connie - Posted by: Connie J Gibson (nurse classmate of Betty Anns) on: Mar 08, 2015

• My sincere condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Sharon Wolker () on: Mar 08, 2015

• My sincere condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Sharon Wolker () on: Mar 08, 2015

• Dear Betty-Ann, Sarah, Rachel and family, We were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your husband and father Tom. Tom was a loyal and steadfast friend whose quiet and wise counsel was invaluable during our years working together. We, including Cindy and Carey, were privileged to count on Tom as a very good friend who enriched our lives and times together in Shilo and in Europe. We particularly cherish the memories of the interactions over the years between our two families including babysitting adventures and the indomitable Mr. Chips! We are grateful that we had the opportunity to see Tom at the OCP reunion in Kingston and regret that we had not seen him more recently. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Linda and Larry Mintz (Friends) on: Mar 07, 2015

• Our sincere condolences to Betty-Anne, Sarah & Brent and Rachel...Tom's too soon passing brought back many memories of the times we spent together in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Lahr Germany...Tom was a model representative of the Canadian Armed Forces...he will be missed - Posted by: Barbara & john Yellowlees (friends) on: Mar 07, 2015

• We knew Tom as a great human being and a wonderful family man. Our thoughts are with Betty-Ann, Sarah, Rachel and family. John and Sue - Posted by: John and Sue Gosbee (Friends) on: Mar 07, 2015