At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, November 8, 2012 of Bayfield and formerly of Exeter and Kirkton in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (Witmer) Dobson. Dear father of Kelly Elder of Rodney, Kim Mostrey of Clinton, Kandice and Steve Austin of Goderich, Dean Dobson of Brucefield and his friend Loreena Simpson of Vanastra. Dear grandfather of Jessica and Julian; Kristy; Nathan, Megan and Karlie; Robin and Crystal and great-grandfather of Cole. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Robert Dobson and Margaret Reid of London, Rosemary and Bill Schaefer of St. Marys and Sandra Dobson of Exeter. Predeceased by his brother Larry and his sister Christine Eveleigh and her husband Allan.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street West of Main) on Sunday afternoon 2-4 PM where the complete funeral service will be held on Monday, November 12th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. There will be a masonic service on Sunday afternoon at 4 PM under the auspices of Lebanon Forest Lodge A.F. & A.M. #133, Exeter.
Cremation with interment Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Ross M. Dobson
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Carol Belchamber
Dear Joyce, Kelly, Kim, Kandy and Dean, and families,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in this time of loss. I’m sure you’ll all cherish your memories of good times together.
Carol and Brian
Allan and Isabel Gascho, Maura Gascho Perna
Dear Joyce, Kelly, Kim, Kandy and Dean….we were very sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. We appreciated Ross and his great sense of humour and happiness. We have good memories of visiting with you in Exeter. Our thoughts are with you all.
Marlene (Molly) Brintnell
Dear Joyce, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Ross. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Cherish all the fond memories, they will bring you comfort.
Sincerely, Marlene & Charlene (sisters of Sandy Dobson)
Larry Brintnell
I had the great pleasure of working with Ross in my younger years. Many great memories have rolled around in my mind as I recall some of our ‘roofing experiences’. I am a better person for having known him.
Judy and Hector White
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family durung this difficult time.
Margaret, Al & Jeremy
Dear Kandice, Steve & Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences on your father’s and grandfather’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Crystal Dobson
Ps. My family is in pain with this loss and so am I and I a am sure every one will miss him so vary much.
crystal dobson
Dearfamily
I will miss my grandfather so much and I miss him so much and I wish there was a way to see him again. I am very sorry for my grandma. My father Dean and his sisters must be very sad I know we are all taking it hard. R.I.P. Grandpa Ross
Robin Dobson,
Dear family,
Grandpa Ross will be missed, we all loved him so very much. Grandpa lived a very good and long life. I looked up to him all my life and even that he is gone, Grandpa will always be in my hart. RIP Grandpa
Kelly Finnen
Dear Joyce, Kelly, Kandy, Kim and Dean. Words cannot explain what great sorrow I feel to learn about the passing of Ross. I have very fond childhood memories of the fun times we had in Exeter and visits to the farm. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Barb & Gib Dow
Deepest condolence to Joyce and family.
We have spent the last several days remembering all the good times with Ross as well as his work ethic and ability to reinvent himself over the years.
He brought the roofing industry to Exeter which is still providing employment to this day.
Ross your friendship will be deeply missed!
Mary & John Elder
Dear Joyce and family. So sorry for your loss. Ross was good-hearted and his help could always be counted on. So long, dear friend.
Jim SHARMAN
I would like to send my sincerest condolences to you all on the passing of Ross.I purchased the property on Bayfield River Road from him & had the utmost of respect for him on any dealings I had with him.. He will be sadly missed . Jim Sharman
Bill and Donna Perry
Joyce and family Ross was always special to Bill as he started him in a roofing career. We always enjoyed his visits to the valley in the last few years. Your family has our deepest sympathy.
Bill and Donna
Betty Lippert
To the family of Ross Dobson,,,,,I am so very sorry for your loss of Ross,,we were good neighbours for years and friends even after that. Blessings to all of you and I know he will be missed
Irv. & Lois Armstrong
To Joyce and family. We are sorry to hear of the death of Ross. We have fond memories of the Pryde Blvd. Christmas parties that we started. Joyce all the best to you and your family. We are thinking of you at this time.. Lois & Irv.
Randy & Karen Stanlake
Our hearts go out to your family at this difficult time.
Ross and Marlene Mathers
To the Dobson Family: Our sympathy in the loss of a dear husband, father and grandfather. Our sincere thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Don & Donna Webster
To Ross’s family:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, and friend. We have known the Dobson family for many years as I (Donna) lived on the Plugtown line many, many years ago.
Sincerely,
Don & Donna Webster
Gerald Morley And Family
Sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you at this time.
Mary Lukings.
Dear Joyce and family, I was so sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. I often think of the good times we all had at Grand Bend. You will be in my prayers. With deepest sympathy. Mary Lukings. (friend)
Dave Frayne & Cathy Cade
To all of the Dobson family.
We were sorry to learn of Ross’s passing. He was a great business man in Huron County. Our thoughts are with you at this time and we hope your memories of Ross will bring you comfort in the future.
Linda Wood & Steve Hubert
Dear Joyce and family.You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ross.He was such a great and caring man and would do anything to help out another human being,he will be missed by all who knew him.
Lori Belling
My thoughts are with all of you at this very difficult time. Great memories come to mind of all the gatherings we had over the years.
Bill & Liz Belling
Our thoughts are with you Joyce, Kelly, Kim, Kandice and Dean. Many wonderful memories and laughs come to mind over the 50 plus years of friendship. He will be truly missed.