ROSS: Paul

A figure of immense significance in our lives -Paul Ross – died peacefully on April 3, 2024 at the age of 86 in Huron Hospice after a heroic battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his spouse, Heather Joy Ross, his children, Tegan Catherine Ross and Quinn Martin Ross, grandchildren, Shayna, Rory, and Kieran Ross-Kelly, and Greyson J.J. Ross, sisters, Judy Wiener and Jill Nickles, and niece Carolyn Wiener and nephew, Adam Wiener.
He was born November 12, 1937, in Toronto, Ontario to Rose and David Ross.
His talents and passions were the stuff of legend in his family: actor on live television for CBC as a teenager and in summer theatre, a highly regarded journalist for the Toronto Telegram, speechwriter for cabinet ministers in the Bill Davis government, editor of a Canadian travel magazine (Touring and Travel), published novelist (Four Corners on Main Street), Easy Rider on many big trips with his son Quinn, first mate on his best boat, the Doral Prestancia “Partnership” with his life partner Heather, revelled in the precious time he spent with his dear daughter Tegan, loved his farm at Ball’s Bridge and his dogs (most recently Harley and Albie who predeceased him, and Zipper who survives).
A remarkable journey, not only within the confines of family bonds but also in the wider circles of his professional life as a lawyer, where he has been a proud and active member of the Huron Law Association for over 40 years and a Life Member of Law Society of Ontario after 57 years at the Bar.
Throughout his extensive career, Paul contributed significantly to the legal landscape and fostered relationships built on mutual respect, mentorship, civility and camaraderie. His dedication to the law and this community has been unwavering. We are reminded of the impact of such a life well-lived.
He was kind, he was curious, he was loving. He had an unfailing sense of humour. He was a peacemaker and a gentleman. He adored his people. He relished his friendships.
Your connection to Paul is a testament to the professional and personal bonds that enrich all our lives beyond measure.
And Paul was both an optimist and a pragmatist. He wrote a little ditty a very long time ago in public school to help him remember how to spell “weather” and “whether”. It did not work. He remained a poor speller but his little piece of doggerel lives on:
Whether the weather is sunny…
Of whether the weather is not…
The weather we have is the weather we’ve got,
Whether we like the weather or not.

At Paul’s request there will be no formal visitation or service.  The family asks that you remember Paul in your own special way.  If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the charity of  your choice.