Condolence From: Kim Trafford
Condolence: I know the shock and sadness I feel a learning of Elva's sudden passing; I cannot even begin to imagine the devastation Mary-Beth, Donald, Betty, Mary, and Jim especially feel as well as the rest of the family. My love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you work through the grief created by the loss of Elva. She will be deeply missed; her easy way, her love of family, sports, the earth. I am blessed for the years I have known her and the many conversations and laughs shared. Elva is irreplaceable and will be missed, my deepest sympathies to Mary Beth and the entire Wilson and Ross families.
Saturday July 01, 2017
Condolence From: Ross and Maxine Weber
Condolence: We are shocked and saddened to hear of Elva's passing. We often thought about her over the years as we still have an old photo hanging in our home of Uncle Clifford's farm and it felt good to know that it had been so lovingly restored. Always admired her dedication in everything she did. Our sincere sympathy Mary Beth and family.
Friday June 30, 2017
Condolence From: Margaret A. Van Camp
Condolence: Dear Mary Beth and family,
Our deepest condolences. Elva was a very special person.
Thursday June 29, 2017
Condolence From: Laureen
Condolence: To the Ross Family:
I was sure shocked and sad to learn about Elva's passing.
She taught my 2 daughters and son at Elma Township School, and they certainly have many fond memories of her.
She was certainly a great addition to the North Perth Singers' choir with her tenor voice. And, even though she just joined the choir this year, we all have many very special memories of her.
Laureen Eby
Thursday June 29, 2017
Condolence From: David & Brenda Henderson
Condolence: Dear Mary-Beth and Ross Family
Elva was a very dear person who had such a great ability to interest young people in school and sports. She was one of those people you thought would always be around. Gods Peace to her family.
Wednesday June 28, 2017
Condolence From: Janice (Wideman) Klassen
Condolence: Miss Ross was my Grade 8 teacher at Elma Township Public School. She was always a positive role model and gave much encouragement. She was a great teacher. My sympathy to her friends and family.
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Brenda Fizell
Condolence: What a wonderful teacher Miss Ross was, was so glad to have a chat and a nice visit with her at the Elms Township Public School Reunion. My deepest sympathy to the families, Miss Ross thanks for being an inspiration to your students, you made education important to all your students
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Nancy Diehl
Condolence: So sad to hear of your loss! Miss Ross taught my brother, my late husband, myself and my son! Was so glad to have chatted with her at the reunion in April! She was a beautiful person, inside and out!
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Joanne Fisher
Condolence: I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Ross. I was one of her students in the 70's. I followed the recent celebration of Elma Twp. Public School online, and was overjoyed to see a picture of her in attendance.
I wrote her a long message about what an incredible, positive influence she has had upon my life. I was so hoping to hear back from her.
All I can say is that the legacy of her work stretches far and wide.
Rest in peace. I will spend time in my garden today and light a candle for you, thousands of miles away.
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Wendy Hunsberger
Condolence: Dear Mary-Beth and Family: Shocked, and so very sorry to hear of Elva's passing. I had the pleasure of playing fastball with Elva during my days with the Moorefield Hilltops. I loved her spirit, her sense of humour, and her zest for life. Such an amazing person! Thinking of you and your family with sincere sympathy. Wendy & Dave Hunsberger
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Bonnie Leslie
Condolence: I was shocked and saddened to hear of Elva's passing . She was a special person and had a tremendously positive and lasting influence on many lives . She will be missed . My deepest condolences to the Ross Family .
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Christine Simpson
Condolence: My Deepest Sympathies to the Family of Miss Ross. She instilled a love of learning and a competitive but healthy love of sport in me for which I shall be forever grateful - A Heartfelt Thank You. EPS Class of 1970 - RIP Christine Simpson
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Darlene (Davidson) Nater
Condolence: To the Ross Family: So sorry to hear of the passing of Miss Ross. My 3 siblings and I all had the privilege of having her as our grade 8 teacher. (Angela - class of 1970, myself class of 1976, Sherry class of 1979 and Greg class of 1988). I share with her my love of farming and tending to my vegetable & flower gardens.
Sincerely, Darlene (Davidson) Nater
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Bev Louwagie, (Coneybeare)
Condolence: So Sorry to hear of your loss. I was never fortunate enough to have Miss Ross as a home room teacher at Elma Twp Public School, however I did have the great pleasure of having her as a coach for our school teams. She was very patient and kind to all of us no matter our skill level.
I had the opportunity to attend the recent anniversary celebrations at Elma the highlight of the day was the speech she gave, it brought back many fond memories.
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Karen Reid-Walls
Condolence: What a shock! What a great mentor! What a great loss! Moorefield Hilltops memories
My condolences to those left behind
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Helen Zavitz (Boertien)
Condolence: I have fond memories of Miss Ross and Elma Township Public School. I really enjoyed her speech at the recent ETPS reunion that communicated her insight into the community and her love of teaching. She will be missed.
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: bruce and jean alexander
Condolence: MaryBeth and Elva's family, so sorry to hear of elva's passing,
she was an amazing teacher, she loved her students and they loved her. she will be truly be missed.
jean and bruce
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Condolence From: Mary anne nichol
Condolence: Mary Beth, so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for you and your families.
Sincerely
Pete and mary anne nichol
Monday June 26, 2017
Condolence From: Gord & Joan Vacon
Condolence: Such a great lady and taken too soon from this life. May she rest in peace and our deepest condolences to the families. Great photo of a classy lady.
Monday June 26, 2017
Condolence From: Donna Riddell (née Davidson)
Condolence: When you have to select a security question for an online account, I always choose 'What is the name of your favorite teacher?' Answer: Miss Ross!
She let us ask the questions about topics we really needed answers to and encouraged us to have open discussions in class. She taught us SO much more than the standard curriculum topics.... she taught us about life!
I got her contact information from my mom recently, since I wanted to reach out to tell her how much her guidance has meant to me.
Being slow to do that simple and important thing is something I'll always regret.
At least her loved ones will know - 'Miss Ross' lives on in her students hearts!
Monday June 26, 2017
Condolence From: Irmgard Marsh
Condolence: So surprised and sorry to hear of Elva's passing. She will surely be missed. I taught at Elma with her for quite a few years and always had the deepest respect for her. She was so good with intermediate students and that is not an easy task. She gave so much of herself to her students and anyone whose life touched hers. She will be missed.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Monday June 26, 2017
Condolence From: Tony Martin
Condolence: Ms Ross's class was one of my favourite memories from Elma TPS. The world has lost a special person. My condolences to her family and friends.
Monday June 26, 2017
Condolence From: Suzanne & Harry Whyte Sarnia
Condolence: Our condolences to Elva's family and many friends. Her presence will be missed at our annual Ross Family Reunion on Civic Holiday Monday.
Monday June 26, 2017
Condolence From: Stefanie Webster
Condolence: So very sorry to hear of Elva's passing. She was a wonderful, kind and patient teacher. Some of my best memories of Elma TPS are because of her.
Sincerely,
Stef Webster (new Trudeau), Grade 8 class of '86.
Monday June 26, 2017
Condolence From: Brady Ropp
Condolence: Please accept my deepest condolences. Miss Ross was one of the best teachers I ever had and one of the very few that could get me interested in school. Her love sports mirrored mine and gave us a direct connection which enabled her to see and harness my potential more so than any other educator. To this day out of all the sports I have coached and my chosen profession in the recreation sector, I have used many of the skills that she once taught me and tried to always relay her patience for coaching and her sheer love of sports.
Monday June 26, 2017
Condolence From: Sherry Hanna - Lalani
Condolence: Dear Mary-Beth and family and the entire Ross Family,
My deepest condolences on the sudden passing of Elva. No words can express the pain and sorrow you are going through at this difficult time, but please know that there are many people thinking about what a truly genuine teacher, colleague, and dear friend she was. Treasure all the wonderful memories shared.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Elva as I tend to my gardens.
Monday June 26, 2017