Ross passed away on July 22, 2018. He was born in Toronto on August 20, 1925 and was the eldest of 4 children. Ross is survived by his 3 sisters Joyce (Jack) Bernice (Raymond) and Marion (Lorne). Over the years the family lived in Toronto, Oshawa, Hamilton and Oakville; he settled in Scarborough on Flora Drive from 1954 until he moved into long term care in 2005.
Ross is predeceased by his beloved wife (Doris) Mary Hiltz, they were married in 1954 and together they raised 3 loving sons Victor (Jeanette), Christopher (Valerie) and Raymond (Virginia). Ross will be missed by his beloved grandchildren Earl, Ian, Emily, Trevor, Justin, Michael and great grandchildren Christopher and Jasmine.
Ross was a long-time, committed member of Iondale Heights United Church on Ionview road. He spent a lot of his time volunteering and helping out around the Church with anything from custodial work to reading scripture. Ross was known for his beautiful voice, he loved to sing however did not join the choir. Ross had many personal talents, one of which was photography. He never went anywhere without his trusty Olympus camera and became the photographer of choice for many family functions over the years. Not only was Ross a talented man, he was also a humble one. Ross was an outstanding member of The East York Revolver Club, and is remembered as an excellent marksman. He took pleasure being part of the Personal Computer Club way back when. Ross loved and enjoyed the family cottage on Lake Couchiching. He loved snorkeling along the shore with Mary and their trusty dog Buster swimming along with them. His favorite boat at the cottage was his cedar strip sailboat. His loving family will miss him dearly, and they are picturing Ross and Mary together back on Lake Couchiching swimming with Buster. The Davis family would like to invite family and friends to a visitation at THE JERRETT FUNERAL HOME (660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON. M1K 2B5) on Monday, July 30 at 12:00pm. A funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 1:00pm. Donations can be made in memory of Ross to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society.
Each of us knew Ross
In their own way
I was fortunate to be with him
On his final day
He was getting his teeth cleaned
While lying in his bed
"That’s the best he’s been in 2 years"
Kathy, his dental hygienist said
He was chatting with us
In his own special way
Mentioning his right eye
Was bothering him that day
Upon leaving I received a hug
A kiss and that beautiful smile
I said “I Love you Dad
We’ll see you in a while”
He said “I know sweetheart
I Love you too”
I wonder if at that time
He knew
- Jeanette Davis
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