At LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 of Ailsa Craig and formerly of Lucan and London, in his 96th year. Beloved husband of the late Jessie (Durdle) Holden (2008). Dear father of Donald and Dolores Holden of Tecumseh and Ross and Anne Holden of Courtright. Dear grandfather of Michael, Jane, Mary and Sara; Lori and Kelly. Dear great-grandfather of Derek and Brad; Colleen, Joe and Cate; Lauren, Emily, Will and Gareth; and Jacob. Predeaceased by his brothers John, Emerson and Lloyd and his sister Velma. Ross retired as a Platoon Chief after 33 years with the London Fire Department.
A private graveside service will be held at St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye with Rev. Kathy Wreford officiating.
Cremation with interment St. James Cemetery.
HOLDEN: Ross C. Sr. of Ailsa Craig, formerly of Lucan and London
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Harry Hardy
Ross and Ann
Sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing,
He was a great person, and I had many good conversations with him. He did have a good long and healthy life.
Like all Fathers you will miss him.
Harry and Elaine Hardy
Linda Maslen
I remember him fondly of when Ross and Anne lived across the street from us.He will be missed .
Dave Evans
I was sorry to hear the passing of your father Ross, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was a pleasure to have had a chance to meet him. Like father like son!
A G Harry BergsmaAries Bergsma
I had the opportunity to work with Captain and Chief Holden, truly a gentleman and a credit to our job, God bless him and his family at this time
Harry Bergsma
Ret. Director of Training
London Fire Service
Ray & Sue Heffernan
Ross, Anne & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ray & Sue
Sharen&David Newman
What a caring and quiet man. We think always of him when we ride in his old car for 26 years . So sorry for your loss..
Darlene and Bill Durrant
Very sorry to hear of Uncle Ross’ passing. Our heart felt condolences to all.
Darlene Durrant (nee Bridgeman). Bill Durrant
Dave & Joan Goddard
Ross, Anne and Family
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Joyce Sovereign
Ross,Anne and family
Was sorry to read of your Dad’s death,never knew him well ,but he seemed a very gentle guy and a real gentleman.He had a very full long life,but its hard to say goodbye.My sympathy to each one of you,also to all his grandchildren ,think he was a really good Grandpa.They where neighbours on Langford Dr,then here in Parkview Place…Thinking of you all.
Gary & Verda Keays
Ross, Anne & Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of Ross’ father. Not long ago heard of his help delivering meals on Sundays at Craigwiel and how they thought so much of him Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bill & Sue Haskett
It was our good fortune to have Ross and Jessie living next door when we were first married. We learned quickly that Ross knew how to do almost anything when it came to household projects and property maintenance, yet he also had the rare ability to wait until he was asked before he shared advice.
Our memories of Ross will be of a real “gentle”man; a man with the gift of patience, who never seemed to raise his voice. From those earlier times and after we moved on, this time to have Ross and Anne as neighbours, we knew family was everything to Ross and that he especially loved being a grandfather.
Your Dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather lived a very full life that you can all be proud of and left each of you with great memories to share whenever you think of him.
Bill and Sue
Pat and Sue O'Connor
Our prayers and thoughts go out to all the family…
Ken & Bonnie parkinson
Sorry to hear the loss of your father . Our thoughts and prayers and prayers are with you ..
Brenda Hawkins
Ross, Anne, Roscoe, Jane, Mary, Sara and Families;
Please accept our warmest condolences. Ned was a great man and I know he will live in your memories forever.
William, Brenda, and Charlotte Hawkins
John & Mary Walls and Family
Ross, Anne & Family;
Sorry to hear of Mr. Holden’s passing. 33 years as Platoon Chief for the London Fire Department must have been very rewarding for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.