Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville on Monday, February 5, 2018, J. Ross Gillanders, Orangeville, in his 86th year, beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of John and Heather, Leslie and Trevor, David and Christine. Cherished grandfather of Corwinn, Kenya, Sheridyn, Rekha, Alison, Emmet and Nathaniel. Dear brother of the late Jean and Dr. William Richards.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Friday evening 5 – 8 o’clock.
Memorial service will be held in Christ Church Anglican, 22 Nancy Street, Bolton on Saturday, February 10 at 2 o’clock.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Kathy and Jamie
To the Gillanders family, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Ross. To have welcomed David into our family is to know how wonderful a human being he was, and how full of life and love. May all your memories together keep your hearts full. We are honoured to have known him and shared some wonderful times. Love from Kathy Hendrick, Jamie Hutchison, Scott, Sean and Kristen Hutchison
Sandy Foresster
So sorry for your loss. He was indeed a very good man, and I remember him as PROBUS President. Always happy and friendly to everyone.
Cam Lindsey
So sorry to hear of the passing of Ross. He was a kind gentle man… very personable with a twinkle in his eye. Ross will be missed by many. Condolences to his wonderful family.
Jean and Terry Squires
Carol and Family we are so, so sorry to here of Ross passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Andrea Gumpert
Our sincere condolences for your loss David, Chris, Emmet, and Nate. Our thoughts are with you and your whole family. With warm hugs and love, Andrea, David, Emanuel & Florian
Hap & Lynda Parnaby
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss.
Ross was a beautiful soul. Always happy and smiling.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorrow is not forever,
Love is…..
Love,
Hap, Lynda and family
Béatrice Djahanbin
All my thoughts are with David and his family during this time of grief and remembrance
Béatrice Djahanbin
Barbara Foote
To Carol and family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. It was always good times and laughs when we were together
Love and warm hugs coming your way.
Barbara’s and Frank
Jaime Morse
Dear Gillanders Family and Friends,
I’m very sorry to hear of the loss of my friend David’s father. The loss of a parent is such a big loss to experience. I am wishing all the best in healing and all the warmth of family and friends during this very difficult period.
Buccella Family
Dear Carol and family, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Ross was a wonderful gentleman and will be missed.
Wendy Misener
Carol and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Ross was such a wonderful person and it was always a joy to see him. I’m so glad that we were.able to.so before Christmas. You are all in our thoughts.
The Misener/Moran Family
Jack and Margaret Fleetwood
We extend our sincere condolences to Carol and your family on the loss of a wonderful man. It was a privilege to have known him.
John and Arlene Hiemstra
So sorry for your loss. Ross and family were well thought of as friends and neighbours while living in Legacy Pines, Palgrave and were sorely missed once moved to Orangeville. Our sincere condolences.
John and Arlene Hiemstra
Donna Irvine
My condolences to you Carol and to your family. While working with Ross on the Bolton PROBUS executive, I found him always to be positive, cheerful, helpful and dedicated. Indeed he was a true gentleman.
Alexandra Jackson
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you dearly while out here in London. I pass your old London home everyday on my way to school and I will forever remember Ross! He was such an amazing and positive soul. I appreciate all he did for me to keep me at Montgomery with his beautiful letter and petition that was sent to head office. I will never forget his kind words and warm hugs. He will always remain in my heart as another adopted grandparent to me. I wish I could be there for the viewing and funeral this weekend, but sadly I am too far away. I will be thinking of you. xoxo Love always, Alexandra
Ian & Linda Kittle
Carol,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Carmen and Trish Woodburn
Carol and family. Ross was a great guy, always positive and will truly be missed by all who knew him. Hopefully your memories of him will sustain all of you in the weeks and months to come
Paul & Judy Hodgkinson
Carol and family
We extend our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Hang on to all the beautiful memories of a life we’ll lived.
Paul & Judy Hodgkinson
Teresa Borzi
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ross was a wonderful man.
Teresa Borzi
Carolyn Crosby
My memory of Ross was as a kind and dedicated father . He always seemed to be enjoying life and loving his family. My deep sympathy to all his family and friends.
maureen kowal
Dear Carol and family Dennis and I and Rebecca will always think of Ross fondly his cheerful smile ready with a good laugh and the bizarre caps he had at the church bazaar were the highlight of it. What a wonderful man our deepest sympathy to you Carol
Hugs Dennis andMaureen Kowal and Rebecca Lawrie
Patti and Len Foley
Carol…..So sorry to hear this news of Ross’s passing. Len and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family. He wa a wonderful, outgoing man, full of life and will be always remembered by those who were able to meet him.
Joyce MacKinnon
Dear Carol, on behalf of my girls, Christine and Cathy, please know that we are sending our sincere sympathy and prayers for your journey into a new chapter of your lives. I have so many memories of you and Ross walking along the road through the neighbourhood and always a big hi and wave as you’d go by….and memories of your wave as I’d walk or drive by when you were sitting out on you deck…your excitement as you prepared for your move to Orangeville. Know that you are in my prayers . God be with you .
Alexandra Assaf
Dear Dave and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know your father was a wonderful human being who enriched your life with his patience and understanding.
Lots of love always,
Alexandra
Mark and Leslie Driscoll
Dear Carol, John and Heather and family,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Ross’ passing. We have fond memories of him being a very kind, friendly and gentle man. We send you all our thoughts, prayers and love during this difficult time.
Mark, Leslie, John and Charlotte xo
Kathy Farrelly
We are sad to hear of Ross’s passing. He was always so positive and a great friend. We will miss him. Sorry to miss the funeral as we are in Florida.
Elaine Willard
Dear Carol and family,
I will always remember Ross’s smiling face and cheerful greetings. He was liked by all. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Elaine
Julie Haugh Guzzo and Frank Guzzo
Dear Carol and family,
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you. There are so many happy memories that we have shared with both you and Ross
We will remember Ross as an exceptional man whose optimism ,Christian values and work ethic helped everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.
Unfortunately we are away and are unable to join with you and his friends at the memorial.
We send our love and prayers.
Joyce & Ray Young
To John, Heather & Alison..Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .
Mark and Colleen Sterling
John, Heather and Allison:
Please accept our condolences. We will be thinking of you.
Joan Raymond
Carol, on behalf of your HSC nursing classmates, I send you and your family our warmest sympathies.
Joanne L. Barr
John,
To you and your family, we extend our sincerest condolences.
Joanne Barr and Ross Gammon
Joan & David Parson
Dear Carol, John, Leslie, David & families,
So very sad to hear of the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Ross was special in the way he reached out in such a kind and inclusive manner to many throughout his entire life. A happy and contented man; who could ask for a better tribute?
We hope you will be able to remember and appreciate the legacy he has left behind, and celebrate a life well lived! Many memories to cherish for all who knew and loved him. Joan & David Parson
Jill Ireland
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Ross for that long, but right from the first time I met him I could see what an amazing man he was. He was so kind, sweet and engaging and a great family man.
My thoughts are with you, Jill
Pete and Val Swain
Dear Carol and Family,
We were so sad to hear of Ross’s passing . He was just a great human being. He contributed so much to his family, friends and community. We are far away, but we will have you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With fond memories,
Love Pete and Val Swain.
Kent, England.
Alanna May
Carol and family,
My deepest condolences on the passing of Ross. It is hard to think of Christ Church without thinking of Ross and all he did for our church community. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Alanna May
Cheryl Robb
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr G! He always had a warm welcoming smile and always seemed genuinely interested in what was happening in your life. Big hugs to the entire family. Sending healing prayers during this difficult time. It’s nice to know there is one more angel looking out for us all!
Jerry & Renee Black
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Carol, we are saddened to learn that Ross has passed, our thoughts are with you and your family, may you find some comfort in memories of years spent together.
Renee & Jerry
John and Lois Campbell
Carol and Family we are so, so sorry to hear of Ross passing, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
His bright smile and friendship will be missed.
Don & Janet MacPherson
We had the privilege of meeting the Gillanders family in Cedar Mills & have remained friends ever since.
Ross was a team player, supporter of the community in which he lived and the leader of the Gillanders clan.
He will be missed by all the people who have come to know him, especially his family
Don and Bernadette Robb
So sad to hear of the passing of Ross. We always enjoyed our chats about our grandkiddies, especially David’s! He was so very proud of his grandchildren. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to Carol and David and the rest of his family. Wonderful memories will always be cherished.
anne woodyatt
Dearest Carol and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of dear Ross – you must all be devastated. John and I (and the kids) are sending our deepest condolences to you all of you. Very sadly we will not be able to attend either the visitation or the service tomorrow as we are away on a long ago planned mini holiday in California this weekend. Wendy and Mike are going to bring mum to the service tomorrow – she was so very sorry to hear this terrible news and also sends her love to all of you.
Our thoughts are with you.
Much love
Anne (Woodyatt) and John (Lowson)
Judy Coleman
Sincerest condolences from the Coleman family.
I was visiting Roy today when he got a call from Jack to tell him the sad news. I know my Dad had a great
fondness and respect for Ross, and he would want me to offer his heartfelt condolences to Carol and family.
Judy Coleman
Zita and Fernando
Carol and family
We send you and your family our warmest sympathies. We always remember the happy face of Ross and the
pleasant hours we have spent together.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Lynn Milligan
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband.
shirley Prittie
Carol, My thoughts and prayers are with and your family.
Ross will not be forgotten by all who met him.
Blessings.
Shirley
Catharine Pepper
Maurice and I send you our condolences–do hope we can meet for lunch in the spring with other classmates–take care–I still have some of your tea towels that you decorated!! Regards to all your family. Catharine Pepper
Debbie & Mike Ward
Carol & Family,
Mike and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Ross. We enjoyed 10 wonderful years as neighbours on Reddington and always enjoyed our chats on the driveway and at our get togethers. Our sincere condolences to you and all the family.
Margaret Phelan and family
So sorry to hear about your loss.