Visitation
- Saturday, January 19
2 - 4
Funeral Service
Saturday, January 19
3pm at Chapel
3pm at Chapel
Roscoe Wright
July 29, 1944 - January 13, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ross peacefully at home on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at the age of 74 following a recent diagnosis of a rare condition called Erdheim-Chester disease.
He will be lovingly missed by Margaret, wife of 51 years, children, Pamela (Jason), Stephen (Melissa), and Michelle, grandchildren Nellie, Noah, Stuart, Chloe, Dylan and Kelson.
Ross was a very private and proud man who cherished his time with grandchildren, family and loved to travel to sunny destinations.
Ross was predeceased by his parents Veronica and Harold Wright, brother Gerald and is survived by sisters Rose Croscup, Veronica Norris (Bryan), brother John (Ellen), along with several nieces and nephews.
Ross had a career in the military for 32 years during which he was in the Black Watch Regiment before transferring to the Service Corp, and did two UN Peacekeeping tours. He also proudly worked at the Hamilton International Airport for 15 years.
A Celebration of Life will take place from 2 to 4 PM with a military tribute at 3 PM on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at M.A. Clark & Sons Funeral Home Ltd., 567 Upper Wellington, Hamilton, ON L9A 3P8.
In lieu of flowers, donations to either The Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Lung Association or Erdheim-Chester Disease Global Alliance would be appreciated.”
He will be lovingly missed by Margaret, wife of 51 years, children, Pamela (Jason), Stephen (Melissa), and Michelle, grandchildren Nellie, Noah, Stuart, Chloe, Dylan and Kelson.
Ross was a very private and proud man who cherished his time with grandchildren, family and loved to travel to sunny destinations.
Ross was predeceased by his parents Veronica and Harold Wright, brother Gerald and is survived by sisters Rose Croscup, Veronica Norris (Bryan), brother John (Ellen), along with several nieces and nephews.
Ross had a career in the military for 32 years during which he was in the Black Watch Regiment before transferring to the Service Corp, and did two UN Peacekeeping tours. He also proudly worked at the Hamilton International Airport for 15 years.
A Celebration of Life will take place from 2 to 4 PM with a military tribute at 3 PM on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at M.A. Clark & Sons Funeral Home Ltd., 567 Upper Wellington, Hamilton, ON L9A 3P8.
In lieu of flowers, donations to either The Heart and Stroke Foundation, The Lung Association or Erdheim-Chester Disease Global Alliance would be appreciated.”
Book of Condolences
Sandra Ducharme
Posted on: January 23, 2019
Margaret - I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Ross. Please pass along my prayers and condolences to your family.
Myron Kramar
Posted on: January 16, 2019
Margaret - I was very sad to hear of the passing of your husband Ross! Please accept my sincerest condolences and heartfelt thoughts for you and your family!
Mary Ann and Joe Carr
Posted on: January 16, 2019
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Roscoe, an amazing husband, father and grandfather . We are sending our healing prayers and comforting hugs to all the family.
We were so appreciative to have had the opportunity to get to know this kind, quiet and caring man. We will forever keep Roscoe in our hearts. Wish we could have been there to support you Margaret and family. XO
We were so appreciative to have had the opportunity to get to know this kind, quiet and caring man. We will forever keep Roscoe in our hearts. Wish we could have been there to support you Margaret and family. XO
Marlon Pettit
Posted on: January 16, 2019
I only knew Ross for a little over a year but really enjoyed getting to know him over our backyard chats. He was a pleasure to talk to. I'll certainly miss having him around. My deepest condolences to Margaret and family at this difficult time.
Sonja F.
Posted on: January 16, 2019
Having worked with such a wonderful person as Ross has been certainly a pleasure. His kindness and caring ways, that made everyone feel comfortable, will always be remembered.
My heart felt condolences to Margret and the family.