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Thomas Ross
May 5, 1931 - June 26, 2014
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<div itemprop="description">Passed away peacefully at the Ian Anderson House in Oakville, surrounded by his family, on June 26, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Marg, and their devoted children Tom (Lynn), and Karyn Beck (John). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Greg, Kaitlyn, Adam, and Andrew and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Laverne and Della, his sister Barbara, and his and Marg&rsquo;s special son, Gregory. <br /> <br />Raised in Hamilton, Tom and Marg moved to Oakville in 1963 to raise their family. Tom enjoyed a successful professional career beginning in pharmacy and then serving for 33 years as the Executive Director of the Canadian Retail Hardware Association (CRHA), for which he was honoured to receive the Pinnacle Award from the Canadian Society of Association Executives. During his years at the CRHA, he developed many lasting friendships with people across the country and around the world, who will share in his loss. <br /> <br />A memorial service will be held at Oakview Funeral Home, 56 Lakeshore Rd. W., Oakville, on Wednesday July 2, 2014 at 2 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be offered to the Ian Anderson House or to Hopedale Presbyterian Church.</div>