Passed away suddenly at his home, Caledon East, on Thursday, January 28, 2016, Ross Edwin Leighton, at the age of 66 years, beloved husband of Brenda Leighton (nee Wilke). Loving father of Darrell and his wife Carmen, Tiffany and her fiance Tristan Brown. Predeceased by his parents Donald and Eileen Leighton. Fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Barbara and Nick (deceased) Muller and his nieces Michelle Talbot and Tracey Mitchell.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock and on Thursday, February 4 from one o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 o’clock.
Following a reception at the funeral home, interment Caledon East Public Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Jay and Nick
So sorry for all of you. Our thoughts are with you all as you go through this very difficult time. Lean on each other and cherish the memories.
Diana and Dave Ramsay
My dear Brenda, Tiffany and Darrell, So very sorry about your loss. Ross was a kind and gentle man. I loved to speak with him about his latest home improvement projects David loved to golf with Ross. We are all very lucky to have gotten to know him. He will be missed.
Gary Oglestone
My thoughts are with you….Brenda, Darrell and Tiffany.
As I saw it, Ross was a loving and considerate DAD as well as an appreciative hubby.
To me , Ross was a good guy. He will be missed
Maggie Leighton
Dear Brenda and family. I am so sorry and shocked that Ross died so suddenly. He was a good man.My thoughts and heart go out to you in this terrible time.
Stewart Leighton (cousin)
Our deepest sympathies to Brenda, Darrell and Tiffany. Such shocking news regarding Ross. I have such fond memories of the two of us growing up as teenagers in Etobicoke. Never will forget Ross ‘ love of cars. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann and Howard
Brenda, Darell, Tiffany, Carmen, and Tristan, our hearts and sadness go with you at this time. We feel very blessed to have known such a wonderful man as Ross, who s smile lit up his whole face. He was kindness itself, and a man who was so proud of his family. Bless!
Tracie Parrott
Brenda, Darrell &Tiffany we are shocked and so sad to hear of Ross’s sudden passing. Such a kind and gentle man. His smile lit up his face. May you find solace in wonderful family memories.
Greg & Tracie
Korby & Kait Parrott
So sorry for your loss guys!! Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
Karen Bot
Dear Brenda and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Ross will be sadly missed.
Rosemary & John
Our thoughts are with you. Ross will be terribly missed. Such a kind gentleman, he will be cherished in our memories forever.
The Day family
Brenda, Darrell & Tiffany: Spanning about 4 decades, we could not have asked for better neighbours and Ross’ smiling face will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with you all, and your extended family. Liz, Geoff, Paul, and Jessica.
The Frost family
Brenda, Darrell and Tiffany; we are saddened by your loss and have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Al Bracken and family
Our deepest sympathy to the Leighton family. Brenda , I know what you are going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of sadness.
Glenn Thomas
I am so sorry to hear of Ross’ passing. I am a former colleague and only knew Ross for a short time. He was a very positive person to work with and happily shared his experience with the team. He made you feel welcome. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Norm Montgomery
Brenda & Family, so sorry for your loss and to know that Ross has passed much too soon. It was long ago and far away when we used to get together but I’ll remember those times with fondness for the good times we shared. I send my sincerest condolences to you and your children, I know that a light has been dimmed with Ross’s passing.
My heart and thoughts go out to you.
Norm
Linda Pooley Barr
Brenda & Family, please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of your Husband/ Father, Ross. I met both you and Ross for morning coffee when I was in Caledon East visiting my sister Karen Bot. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Leighton
Dear Brenda, Darrell, and Tiffany,
It was an awful shock to hear of Ross’ passing. It will have been more so for you, and I’m so sorry for that. Ross was a wonderful person who was easy to love, and will be much missed by all of us. My prayers are with you.
Carol and Sandy Stewart
It is with great sadness and shock that we send our condolences to Brenda and her family and friends at this most difficult time. There is no doubt Ross will be missed tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brenda, Tiffany , Darrell and family.
The Gale Family
We were very saddened to hear of your loss. Ross was a gentle, caring man.
Carmen Leighton
I’ve been trying to search for words to express what Ross meant to me. It’s be so hard because no words can quite describe how amazing of a person he was. He accepted me as family from day one. I always felt comfort with him near as he just gave out that kind of energy. He was a father to me and I will miss him so very much. Sending all my love to my family, Brenda, Tiffany, and Darrell. I love you guys so much.
Sara Milroy
Dear Brenda and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sara Milroy (Music Teacher at Eagle Plains P.S.)
Barb Johnston
Brenda, Darrell, Tiffany
Am so sorry for your incredible loss. What a shock to your family.
I worked with Ross at Air Canada’s CNC office. He was extremely knowledgeable, kind, calm, generous and a true gentleman.
He taught so much about what was needed to complete a day at work but he also taught about the importance of family and work balance. He spoke of you all everyday, and always was so happy and proud while sharing stories of you.
His Air Canada family will miss him .
My thoughts are with you.
Cathy and Gary MacDougall
Brenda and family
We are so sorry for your loss
The Villa Family
Dear Brenda, Darrell, Tiffany and family,
So sorry to hear about Ross. Such a loss for your family. May cherished memories help you through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere condolences, Enzo and Gaye
Ethna Mc Loughlin
Dear Brenda ,
I am so sorry about your husbands passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Ethna
Arlene McCutcheon
Arlene and Don McCutcheon
Brenda, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Joanne Gunn
Joanne Gunn(nee Leighton) cousin
Brenda and family. I am sorry for your loss. Way to early.
Roberta & Rod Thomas
Brenda and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a kind, gentle easy going person. Always so pleasant to talk to. He left us way too soon.
Our deepest sympathies.
LAURA BEATTIE
Brenda and family,
I wasn’t so saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathie McGillion
Brenda and family. I am saddened by the news and so very sorry for your loss
Janet Squibb
So sorry for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during a very difficult time and may his spirit and love carry you through your days. He was such a wonderful man.
Bruce & Carolyn Weaver
Dear Brenda and family………
So shocked and sorry to hear about Ross’s sudden passing. Ross was a gentle man who reminded me so much of his father. I hope your happy memories carry you through the trying days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charisse Reid
So sorry for you loss Brenda, Darrell and Tiffany. Thinking of all of you in this difficult time.
Charisse, Andrew and family
Guy De Francesco
Brenda, Darrell and Tiffany,
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Ross. Our deepest sympathies go out to you at this grievous time in your life. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
The De Francesco Family of Oxtongue Lake Cottages and Ross Moore
Jim Kay
I worked with Ross when I was a cargo planner with AC and he was in CNC.
There were a few people who could have picked up the phone but when it
was Ross on the other end, regardless of how bad the situation, you knew it was going to be
alright. With his blend of experience and easy going nature you learned a
lot from him. I hadn’t spoken to Ross in sometime but the sad news of his
passing brought back a flood of memories, none more striking than the
calming quality of his voice. It was always a relief and a pleasure to hear that voice,
Just a wonderful guy gone too soon.
Thoughts and prayers with Ross’ family.
God bless.
Liz Brock
Brenda, Tiffany and Darrell,
Ross was a very kind and lovely man and he will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Liz and Dan Brock
Joe Arruda
Thinking about you Brenda, so sorry for your loss and my condolences to your family.
Eric & Mary Lange
Brenda and Family,
So sorry for your loss…may the beautiful memories you shared live forever in your hearts
Eric and Mary Lange
Cathy Bissett
My dear Brenda and family …
I was greatly saddened to hear of Ross’ passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time in your lives. I will always remember his friendly smile and caring demeanor. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to have known him.
Nancy Sherritt Henry
Dear Brenda, Children and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband and father, far too soon. Whenever I saw him around town he looked like he was having the best day of his life. He had such a kind, gentle, happy presence – like he had the secret to a happy life. With a loving partner like you, I dare say he did. Hold all your wonderful memories of him in your heart and he’ll always be with you.
Phil Cooper
So sorry to hear of your loss 5 years ago Brenda. Ross and I spent a lot of time together in high school.
Please accept my sincere condolences