Following a brief illness, Ross McLean of Grand Bend, formerly of London, died on May 20, 2021.
Survived by siblings A Bruce McLean (Linda), Penelope Bass, Bob Bass (Janet), Brenda Bass (Doug Petty) and Sylvia Bass West (Bruce). Nephews and nieces – K Abby Werenka (Jimmy), JB McLean (Ondine Alcaraz), Matthew Hudson (Kalie), Christopher Hudson (Katherine), Christopher Bass (Hilary), Mary Claire Kennedy (Patrick), Jessie Bass West (Gordon Lee), Michael Bass West (Chrissy), and his eight great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by father Edwin K McLean; mother M Faye McLean- Bass; step father Robert W Bass; sister Anne McLean Hudson, and brother in law Bill Hudson.
Ross will be missed by family members and the many friends he made over the years, dating back to Ryerson PS and Central SS in London. He was witty, charming, kind and a great storyteller. He loved the English language and peppered his emails with paragraph-long grammatically correct sentences full of puns and allusions. He had a rich speaking voice and was a talented singer and self-taught keyboard player.
Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will be held at a later date at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London.
In memory of Ross, donations may be made to the Children’s Aid Society of London & Middlesex, Women’s Community House of London or Men’s Mission of London.
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Jeff Moses
I will always remember that deep wholesome laugh that Ross had.
Rest In Peace.
Jeff Moses
Childhood friend from Ryerson & Central years.
Sylvia Bass West
I always appreciated Ross’ regular calls to dad after dad came to live with us, the good cheer and humour in the email correspondence we shared, and the interesting stories and reminiscences he’d tell. Bruce and Linda, we send our heartfelt condolences to you especially . I know that Ross loved Abby, J B , Matthew and Christopher a great deal, and was very proud of them. He shared the news and photos of Abby, Matthew and Christopher’s newborns – his ‘greats’ – with delight. Ross was a good guy – witty, smart, interesting, kind – and he will be missed.
Andrew and Barb Wister
We send our sincere condolences during these difficult times. Ross was a dear friend for over 50 years, and a very special person who has left an indelible mark on many people . He was the Master of Ceremonies at our wedding in 1987, a role for which he was very well-suited. When my wife Barb and I reminisce about the times that we laughed the hardest, Ross factors into the equation on numerous occasions. His sharp wit and clever orchestration of words never ceased to amaze us. We will miss him and share in your loss. —Andrew & Barb Wister
Duncan Copeland
Goodnight, Ross. Feel for you, Bruce.
Duncan