Dolores Dally Marie Richardson Ross

May 31, 1957 - August 10, 2011

A dedicated and loving wife and mother, Dolores Marie Ross is survived by husband, John; sons Timothy (Amber) and Thomas. She is also survived by her mother Margaret Richardson; brothers John (Joyce) Richardson, Marty (Chris) Richardson and Daryl (Maggie) Richardson; sister Susan (Russ) Ostertag; father-in-law Donald Ross; sisters-in-law Donna (Gordon) Strom and Barbara (Gerald) Harbers; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Dolores was predeceased by her father Roy Richardson (1982) and mother-in-law Leona Ross (2010). A long-term employee of Burnett, Duckworth and Palmer, Dolores took pride in her work and enjoyed every day in the company of her friends and co-workers. She was a tireless volunteer for Ronald McDonald House of Southern Alberta, as well as the Cassie Campbell Street Hockey Festival. Aside from family, these were her true passions in life. A Funeral Service was held at FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 - 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen's Park Cemetery) on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. Interment followed at Queen's Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial donations may be made directly in Dolores' memory to Ronald McDonald House of Southern Alberta, 111 West Campus Place N.W., Calgary, AB T3B 2R6 (Telephone 403-240-3000). Special thanks to Steve and Marla Cohen for their friendship, guidance and support. The family would like to thank the staff of Burnett, Duckworth and Palmer, Firefighters of Rocky View County Fire Service and in particular Station 71, the staff on Unit 46 at Foothills Medical Centre, Dr. Nordal and Dr. Teng. You made her days brighter by being there. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca

FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORIUM.

Telephone: 403-297-0888.

Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.