1935-2017
Ross Judson Swaine
1935-2017
SWAINE, Ross Judson – Age 82,
Canso, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2017, in the
Milford Haven Home for Special Care, Guysborough, with family by his
side. Ross was a much loved husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. Ross lived his life in Canso where he worked as a
carpenter as part of RSF Construction. He was very proud to have been
asked to oversee the construction of the Sailor’s Rest Park in Canso.
After retirement Ross enjoyed his days in the workshop and preparing
firewood. He loved horses and dogs, and dogs loved him. Ross (Popa)
will be always be remembered by his grandchildren for his patience,
flannel shirts and whistling a tune.
Ross will be sadly missed by his four children, Greta (Gordon),
Canso; Jacqueline (Gerry), Enfield; David and Reid, both of Canso; his
five grandchildren, Roxanna (Jeff), Waverley; Jane (Chad), Calgary;
Alexander (Lydia), Bedford; Katherine (Roger), Enfield; and Lucas,
Canso; two great-grandchildren, Allie and Maddie. He is also survived
by siblings, Elizabeth (Eric) Foster, Julia (James) Roberts, John
(Doris), Florence (Ed) Bond and Norma (Leonard) Dobson; cousin Muriel
(Francis) Lyons. Ross was predeceased by Mary, his loving wife of 59
years; his parents, Walter and Mary (Spears); siblings, Clarence,
Margaret (Oakley) Feltmate, Frances “Tod” (Lawson) Casey,
Douglas (Marion), Evelyn (Bob) Smith, Mabel (Art) Newell and James;
grandson, James.
The family extends heartfelt
appreciation to the staff of Milford Haven Nursing Home for their kind
and compassionate care.
Visitation will take
place 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, followed by a graveside
service at Fourth Hill Cemetery, Canso at 2 p.m. with Rev. David
Wheeler officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ross
may be made to the Milford Haven Home for Special Care, Guysborough.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock
Funeral Home, Canso. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family
at www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Ross Judson Swaine – 1935-2017.source
Death notice for the town of: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia
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