Ross William Cruikshank
Posted Nov 11, 2024 | 3:34 PM
Peacefully at Southbridge Care Home on Friday, November 8th. Born in Waskada, Manitoba on September 21, 1925. Ross William Cruikshank was in his 100th year.
Beloved husband of Marie Cruikshank (nee O’Sullivan). Loving father of Erin (Jim), Shannon (Marven), Kathleen, Kerry, Noreen (Terry), Dean and Melanie. Cherished Grandpa of Christine, Shawn, Michelle, Becky, Amy, Katie, Holly, Shawn, Daniel, Stephanie, Emily, and Allicyn. Great-Grandchildren Quinn, Sarah, Sebastian, Gabe, Inessa, Kyla, Benjamin, Lucas, Maggie, Satine, Cinnia, Story, Autumn, Johnny, Imogen, Georgia, Ella and Jagger. Survived by son-in-law Pat Greene.
Predeceased by his daughter Colleen, sons Jeff and Ross, brothers Glen and Lorne, and son-in-law Wally.
While he was in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Ross met Marie in Hamilton while roller-skating. From that encounter, it has been an eternal love. They were married for 77 years and had 10 children. Ross started his own two businesses and was known as the “blind man” for the blinds he made at his “Wind-o-Ware” shop. We thank the staff at Southbridge for the care and kindness shown to Ross.
Visitation will be held at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 14th St. W., Owen Sound, 519-376-7492, on Thursday, November 14th from 6-8 p.m. with a Legion Service taking place at 5:45 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s & The Missions Catholic Church, 554 15th St. E. Owen Sound, on Friday, November 15th at 2 p.m., with Fr. Paul Mathew officiating. Internment will take place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery followed by a reception at the church.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Mary’s and the Missions Church or to Cystic Fibrosis Canada would be appreciated. Online condolences can be sent to Ross’ family by visiting his memorial at www.woodfuneralhome.ca
- First Name : Ross
- Last Name : Cruikshank
- Funeral Home : Brian E Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound
