CORPORAL BLAIR JOHN ROSS (R.C.M.P.)

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CORPORAL BLAIR JOHN ROSS (R.C.M.P.) September 21, 1968- June 14, 2004 It is with tremendous sadness that the family announces the passing of our cherished husband, father, son and brother, Cpl. Blair Ross, in Dauphin, MB on June 14, 2004. Blair was born and raised in Stonewall. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife Richelle and their three beautiful children, Devon, Alex and Paige. Also cherishing many fond memories are his family, Munro and Iris, Aileen (Corey), Corinne (Dave), Darren (Crystal), and in-laws, Sharron Hollier, Garry (Brenda), Brendon (Marnie), Michael (Tara), David (Brooke), Tracy (Andrew) and grandmother Anne Molberg. Blair also leaves his nephews and nieces, Keegan, Damian, Arik, Bryce, Brad, Tyler, Hailey, Tatum and Ashton with many fond memories. He is also survived by many favourite aunts, uncles and cousins. Blair was a very proud member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police graduating in May 1994 and served in the communities of Moosomin, SK, Pinehouse, SK, and Saskatoon, SK with his final posting being Dauphin, MB. Blair was especially proud of his wife and children whom held a special place in his heart. He also cherished the many friendships and bonds that developed with other members while "on the job". A memorial service will be held in the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall, MB on Saturday, June 19 at 2:00 p.m. RCMP Chaplain David Pate will officiate. The service will terminate at the chapel with a private family interment at a later date. Pallbearers will be Dave Doncaster, Corey Carlisle, Gerald Gervais, Brian Mayrs, Dave Needam, Colleen Kirouac, Kirby Buckingham, Don Stenger. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Searle, Fran Stevenson, Fred Ross, Ken Amireault, Tom McNulty, Rob Diduch, Pat Lomond. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund for the children at ScotiaBank (Dauphin), 1450 Main St. S., Dauphin, MB or the Royal Bank of Canada, 354 Main St., Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 or to aid the recreational development in a community that was very close to Blairs heart, Pinehouse Arena Fund, c/o Rosalina Smith, Box 236, Pinehouse, SK S0J 2B0. Im Free Dont grieve for me for now Im free. Im following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found the peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, A loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, Dont lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now, He set me free. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 18, 2004