John, Timothy, and Thomas,

We only recently heard of Dolores's passing from our niece Marla Cohen. We remember well the fun we had as we all volunteered at several of the Cassie Campbell Street Hockey Festivals over the years.  Dolores always had a smile on her face  and was  such a great  role model as a volunteer. We are so very sorry for your loss. We will remember you in our prayers. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.

Garth and Patti Marrale

From all the Chura family:  Uncle Bud, Aunt Pat, Paul, Christine, Bradley, Kristin, Peter, Lucy, Juliet and Madeleine - family always and remembering Dally as the lovely lady she was.

(My first message was cut off) Dolores was a petite, pretty, spunky, very intelligent, extremely capable and hilarious friend to me in school and at Chevron.  My deepest condolances to John, Tim and Thomas!!  She was a little angel!!

John, Timothy and Thomas:
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on your loss. I had the good fortune to work for many years with Dolores on the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House and on the Cassie Campbell Street Hockey Festival. Dolores work very hard in all her volunteering efforts while at the same time bringing a great deal of fun and laughter to the groups she worked with. She will be greatly missed by all of us who came into contact with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

John,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.  My thought are with you.  Please accept my deepest sympathies.

MY TRIBUTE - To my sister, 
Research on the web on how to do a tribute. This is what I found:
Giving a Tribute speech is our #1 fear.
Fear of snakes is our #2
News Flash - Snakes are still my #1 fear 

DOLORES MARIE ROSS
Known to some of us as Dally
Known to some of us as a “ Friend, Cousin, Niece, Aunt, Sister, Daughter, Mom or Wife.
When we were young and would go on holidays to Manitoba (Yes Manitoba). When us kids would get tired heaven forbid stopping for a break. My dad would stop only long enough to fold down the rear seats in station wagon for all 5 kids to have a nap together. Now I can never figure out why dally needed as much space as I, as you can see there is just a little bit of size difference between Dally and myself. We would hear  MOM and move. She was special.
Going to our senior years in school, I can remember that John would come along and pick Dally up to give her ride while the rest of us would walk. Even on the cold winter days, uphill both ways. Never a thought by Dally to stop and offer us a ride. No, she was special.
Dally moved out of the house when she was about 17-7/8. Almost 18. Just to have her own space (RIGHT JOHN). Then to move back home again like most kids do. Then to move out again. This time for real.
After john and her were married and Dally was about 25. She decided it was time for her to get her drivers license. She asked John to teach her. John being the good husband he was he said OK. Right after the first lesson they sat down and John mentioned that if they want the marriage to last it would be best if she got a professional instructor to teach her.
Her first full time job was at the Royal Bank as a teller and to finish her career at Burnett, Duckworth and Palmer as a legal assistant. All self taught and no formal education.
I understand that she always had jujubs on her desk, never to eat them herself. Only to make sure fellow employees came over to enjoy them and for conversation.
While working downtown, Dally and her sister Sue would go for their daily walks. For the health kick you know. Only most days to end with the purchase of a large ICE CREAM.
Everyone always seen the enjoyment of her smile and warm invite or welcome. This may have been missed when you heard across the house. TIMOTHY OR THOMAS OR JOHN. Always for the good. RIGHT GUYS. Raising 3 boys .. or sorry 2 boys and a husband could not have been fun sometimes.
Dally truly enjoyed her trip recently to Maui and was looking forward to her next trip there.
We as a family were brought up in the world of volunteering. It started with our dad and his involvement in Jaycees or various community or social events. Dally was brought into this when her and her sister would take a ride in the Stampede Parade on one of the floats. Dressed in their Indian outfits. Boy they looked good.
Then Later Dally continued this on with her involvement in the Ronald McDonald house. As we can see their appreciation in the picture. Her involvement with the Cassie Campbell Street Hockey Festival and also being one of the top fundraisers for the Rockyview County Fire Service and their involvement in the CIBC - Run for the Cure.
Dally is the only person I know that received a personalized and autographed picture from Sidney Crosby. Only one person she touched in own special way.
While volunteering her time for the registration of the men's hockey team for the 2010 Olympics. She had all the players autograph a jersey under the table without being noticed. This I understand is where she met Sidney.
She may not be with us physically but she is still in hearts and thoughts.
I would like to thank from the family the support Dally received from Steve and Marla Cohen. As well the employees from Burnett, Duckworth and Palmer.
I would also like to thank my other sister Sue for all her support and companionship she gave Dally throughout this tough go.
JOHN, TIM/AMBER, THOMAS, I must remind you and you must remember that you will always be part of our family. PLEASE
Your brother

I went to William Aberhart High School with Dolores and we had so much fun in the classes we had together!  We also worked together at Chevron back in the late 70's!  She was such a petite

John,Tim and Tom:

Just learned of your loss. Please accept this note with our deepest empathy. May you find your strength for support of one another. You will be our thoughts and prayers.

Allen Epp/ Peggy Baillie

Remembering Dolores as my first friend at my first job with CIBC right out of high school. Sadly, we never kept in touch, but she was such a sweetheart way back then and I can bet that never changed. My heartfelt sympathies John and family. Susan Craig/Brodie

I was only lucky enough to work with Dolores over the past two years on the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House and with every encounter, you just could not help but love her.  Dolores always had a bright smile, helping hands and a witty comment or story that brought a smile to my face. I have seen the impact she has had on so many people around her and I know she will be dearly missed by all of the lives she has touched in such an meaningful, lovingly way.

May the presence of our angel Dolores surround your life today bringing gifts of gentle healing and hope along the way.

I had the privilege to work with Dolores on the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald house for the majority of my tenure. Dolores was the most passionate, diligent, competent and humble person who gave tirelessly to RMHSA. Her smile lit up any room she entered and her quiet mischievous nature will be sorely missed. My life has been better off having known her. She will leave a void in our Boardroom but not in our hearts and memories.

I had the privilege to work with Dolores on the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald house for the majority of my tenure. Dolores was the most passionate, diligent, competent and humble person who gave tirelessly to RMHSA. Her smile lit up any room she entered and her quiet mischievous nature will be sorely missed. My life has been better off having known her. She will leave a void in our Boardroom but not in our hearts and memories. 

Dave Osborne
Past President Ronald McDonald House Southern Alberta

I know I don't need to tell all of you how special Dolores was and how much of a difference she made in the lives of many people - including me.  It was truly and honor and privelege to have had a chance to spend time with Dolores and to benefit from her amazing personality.  Although these times will be very difficult for all of you, take comfort in your memories of her - they can be nothing short of amazing.  

Sue - I can only dream of having a sister like the sister you have been for Dolores.  

My best wishes and sympathy to all of you - she will smile down on you every day.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Dolores Dally Marie Richardson Ross

31 mai 1957 – 10 août 2011

Foster's Garden Chapel Funeral Home & Crematorium

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