Ross Murray Mitchell
1948-2010
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Ross Murray Mitchell,
61, of Ellsworth Ave., New Waterford on Jan. 29, 2010 at home. Born in
New Waterford, he was a son of the late Chris and Margarettie (Ross)
Mitchell.
Ross was a member of Calvin United Church, New Waterford. He was a
coal miner for 32 years until his retirement. Ross was an avid
outdoorsman who also enjoyed sports and in earlier years loved to play
hockey.
Surviving are son James (Julie), Pembroke, Ont; sisters Debbie
(Michael) MacKenzie, Joan (Bill) Ensinger, both of New Waterford; two
grandchildren, Riley and Cassandra; several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Ross was predeceased by a sister, Gerri.
There will be no visitation. A private funeral service for immediate
family members will be held at the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home
Chapel, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford with Rev. Duncan Roach
officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy
may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
'God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be,
so He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away,
and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.'
Condolences
I am very sorry for the loss of your brother Ross. My god be with you all at this difficult time.
— Melinda Eldridge " Mac Gibbon"
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ross's passing, I was Ross's next door neighbor for the last ten years and I must say a better neighbor you couldn't have asked for, I always knew I could go to him if I ever needed anything, I will miss seeing him in the yard,this summer
— Noreen Basker
Dear Debbie and Mitchell family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Ross, he was such a very nice person, he was the type of person that would do anything for anyone. He will be greatly missed by all that new him. You are in my prayers.
— Kathie Burns
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.You are in our thoughts and prayers.May God Bless You.
— Bree and Sharon Cadden
Debbie:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ross. Growing up in the same neighbor hood. I knew Ross all my life. He was a quiet man, and kind to us kids growing up in the neighborhood. I know you and your family will miss him deeply. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Drake
— Linda Drake
Sincere sympathy . Ross was always so kind and friendly. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
God Bless
Theresa and Sonny Rostek
— Theresa Rostek
Dear Debbie,Joan and families
It is with deepest sympathy that we send our heartfelt wishes in this sad time for you all. Ross will always be fondly remembered in our hearts and childhood memories. Sincerely, cousins Carol, Glenda and Pam
— Pamela (Protheroe) Brown
Jamie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. I know how difficult this time is for you and your family. I remember playing hockey with him at the New Bridge. He was pretty cool at that time hanging with a bunch of kids. If there is anything I can do now or when you return to Ontario, let me know. I'm just down the road.
Debbie, I can't imagine what it is like to lose a brother. I hope you and Michael are ok and your family is with you. Best wishes
Steward.
— Steward
I can't believe it I don't want to believe it I was really good friends with Ross and then we kind of lost touch he was a good kind man He was quiet but he would do anything for anyone. He never said a bad word about anyone and I never heard a negative word about him. He was loved by all who knew him I will cherish the memories I have with my buddy He played N64 with my son 007 lol Until we meet again my friend. My thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends. RIP Ross you are missed sooo much.
— c. Diane Steiger
Jamie and family. My condolences on the passing of your father. I can still remember watching you and your dad playing just about every sport imaginable "up in the field" by your house...many times myself and Cecil or Michael would drop by to play too. Ross was always involved as a great dad should be. It's been a long time, but the memories of the fun we all had in the old neighborhood somehow comeback when someone everyone knew passes away. I wish you and your family the best in this difficult time.
— Patrick Drake
Dear Debbie and Family:
So sorry to hear of Ross's passing! Just want you to know I am thinking of all of you during this sad time!! Take care!!!
— Hughena Flint
My deepest condolances. I was very sorry to hear about your loss.
— Maureena Jordan
