William Ross Veal of Hensall, passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital, on Thursday, December 4, 2014, in his 81st year. Born in Winchelsea and was the son of Will and Annie (Elford) Veal. Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia (Green) Veal for 59 years. Loving father of Melonie and Barry Miller, Michael Veal and the late Cathy (MCann) Veal and Melissa Veal. Proud grandpa of Rebecca and Richard Heessels, Laura Miller, Maggie Miller, Sarah and David Govers; David and Kimberly Veal, Steven Veal and Jennifer Veal. Great “Grandpa Ross” to Cole, Jake, Ellie Heessels; Jason and Wyatt Govers and Leah and Brooklyn Veal. Sadly missed by his sisters Wilma Kerslake and Norma and Art Ball and his many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his sister Mildred (Donald) Penhale and brother-in-law Elwin Kerslake. Ross was a manager and meat cutter all his working life, opening his own business Veal’s Meat Market in 1980. In retirement Ross took up woodworking and refinishing guns. He was an avid fisherman, inventor, storyteller and loved music. Remembered by the Green family.
Visitation at McBeath’s, 79 King St. Hensall on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 2 p.m. in the Hensall United Church. Mr. Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Hensall Union Cemetery.
A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Ross Veal
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Condolence From: Lisa Hewitt
Ross was a very caring gentle soul that touched many lives. He will truly missed by many. During these tough times think of all the wonderful memories you have and smile.
Truly
Lisa Hewitt
Condolence From: Amber Helder
Our deepest sympathies to you all. So sorry to hear of your Grandpa Ross’ passing Rebecca. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
xoxo
Love, Amber, Phil, Jayden and Paige
Condolence From: Cathie Alexander
Dear Pat and family,
My deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time. Ross was a wonderful person and will be missed! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Trevor Edwards
My sincere sympathy for a life well lived. Ross was my first boss when I started working for him at the age of 16 and he taught me skills I would carry throughout my life and career. As time went on he also became a trusted mentor and friend to me that lasted through the years.
He was a great man, and will be deeply missed.
Trevor Edwards
Condolence From: Cathy Batten
Dear Pat & Family
My sincere Condolences go out to each & everyone of you at this very difficult time. May you find comfort in the special memories & photos of Ross that each & everyone of you hold. My special memory of him is how he loved his desserts. Hugs to you all. XOXO
Cathy Batten
Condolence From: Danny & Karen Masse (Volland) & family
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I remember like it was just yesterday when Ross and Dad worked together at the abattoir, happy times!!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Danny & Karen Masse (Volland) & family
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I remember like it was just yesterday when Ross and Dad worked together at the abattoir, happy times!!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Randy and Debbie DeBlaere
To Pat and family, we are so sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Randy and Debbbie
Condolence From: Albert and Bev Hovius
Heaven has received another beautiful angel. Our sincerest condolences to you all
Condolence From: Albert and Bev Hovius
Heaven has received another beautiful angel. Our sincerest condolences to you all
Condolence From: Jon, Chelsey and Taylor Passmore
To the entire Veal family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. May your many cherished memories help you through the coming days and weeks. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs, The Passmore’s
Condolence From: Marg. Prout
My deepest sympathy to Pat and all the Veal family. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and loving memories to hold forever in your hearts.
Condolence From: Colleen Kerslake
Pat, Melonie, Mike, Melissa & Families:
My deepest sympathy to each and everyone on the passing of a great man.
Condolence From: Jim & Linda Dietrich
Deepest sympathy to all the family so sorry for your loss.
Condolence From: Linda Fahner(Towton)(Reid)
Pat & family: so sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. He will be missed by many including us. He has been a wonderful neighbor to me since I moved next door. You will have many good memories to keep him near and dear to you in the difficult days ahead. Thinking of you and praying for you.
Linda & Dennis
Friday December 05, 2014
Condolence From: Rick & Barb Ingram
Condolence: Dear Pat & Family Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Pat and family: It saddened us to learn of Ross’s passing. He was in business many years in Hensall and outside of Exeter and had a lot of repeat customers, because of the care he took in preparing his products. We were fortunate to have Veal’s Meat supply our store also. He was very crafted and could fix almost anything. He will be missed. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Condolence From: Sherrie Broderick
My deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.
Condolence From: Bill Tinney
Pat and Family, Sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. He was a very fine man. I met Ross at my first job at the grocery store. I have fond memories of working with him. Bill Tinney
Condolence From: Bill & Linda Soldan
Dear Pat & family- Our sincere sympathy goes out to everyone in the passing of Ross. He was truly a nice man & he will always be remembered with a smile on his face & a friendly ‘hi’. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Condolence From: Joan McCallum
Pat and family: So sorry to read of Ross’ passing. He will be greatly missed by all. Treasure your memories. My thoughts go out to you at this sad time.
Condolence From: Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Pat, Mike, Melanie and Melissa and families So sorry to ready of your great loss. Pray you will find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Condolence From: Rob & Christina Taylor and family
Pat, Melonie, Mike, Melissa and families; So sorry to hear about Ross. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Condolence From: Larry and Joyce Black
We were so very sorry to hear today of the passing of Ross. What a great man he was and always time for a chat and a big smile for everyone. He was always giving me a compliment and talked about the past years. We send our sincere sympathy to the family in this great loss of a true gentleman. take care. Larry and Joyce
Condolence From: Bob & Doris Osgood
Our condolences and prayers for all the friends and family during this time.
Condolence From: Richard and Wendy Jennison
Such a great guy to spend time with. Always a story. Always a sense of humour, a joke, an easy laugh. Fiercely proud of his family, rightly so. Respectful of others. Willing to share advice and lend a helping hand. Just a really wonderful guy to be in the company of. To have known Ross was our good fortune. We’ll miss the rascal !! Respectfully.
Condolence From: Megan, Brad and Londyn Panter
Sending our deepest condolences. Grandpa Veal will be missed. I have many cherished childhood memories spending time with him and the family. Sending our love to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Condolence From: Ron & Elaine Wardle
No one truly comprehends the loss that you feel, the sadness that you must be going through… and yet, warm thoughts are reaching out in hopes that you will know the strength and comfort that this wishes you and your family. With sympathy to you and your family, Pat.