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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Cochrane Ross on Tuesday February 14, 2023 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Husband for nearly 63 years to Norma (nee Collings) of Grand Bay-Westfield, known as Don to his wife and Donnie to his friends. He was born in Browns Flat on June 20, 1937, son of the late Marjorie Carlin (formally Ritchie, nee Cochrane) and stepson of the late Donald Ritchie.
Don loved cars, the faster the better! Driving one or working on one was his happy place. Using this life long passion he always worked either repairing vehicles or driving one. He worked at Battery and Electric (now known as Autotec), drove long haul tractor trailers and finished his working career operating his own dump truck and backhoe for local construction companies.
He was a long time member of the NB Antique Auto car club and reveled in that connection with other car enthusiasts along with restoring his own antique cars over many years. When not talking about or working on cars he also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent many wonderful days in the company of his friends and his son Larry hoping to find the biggest buck, moose or trout in southern NB. Well into his 80’s, he was able to still go hunting thanks to the “Guys from the Flats” and fishing thanks to his friend Allison Inch.
He leaves behind to mourn his wife Norma, his son Larry Ross and his wife Sharon, daughter Linda MacDonald (Peter Brown), sister Susan Delaney and brother Tommy Ritchie, sister-in-law Lorraine Michaelson and his lifelong friend Allison Inch. Also left to mourn are his treasured grandchildren, Natalie Ross (Matt Francis), Tyler Ross, Shannon Ross and Ben MacDonald (Morgan Stewart). He was predeceased by his son Danny, his mother Marjorie, his stepdad Donald and his in-laws Mary and Lawrence Collings.
Our family would like to thank his special caregiver Mary Lou as well as the staff of 5C south, 3B north and Dr. Mackin for his guidance and thoughtfulness.
Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424). Following cremation, visitation will be held on Sunday February 19th from 12pm to 2pm with the at 2:30pm from the Fundy Chapel. In lieu of flowers donations in Don’s memory may be made to Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences can be made at www.fundyfuneralhome.ca
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June 20 1937 February 14 2023 85 Years Old
Death notice for the town of: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Donald Cochrane Ross June 20 1937 February 14 2023 85 Years Old
obituaries notice Donald Cochrane Ross June 20 1937 February 14 2023 85 Years Old
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Cochrane Ross June 20 1937 February 14 2023 85 Years Old and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
