Obituary of Earl "Tattoo" Ross
Ross, Earl (Tattoo)
76 of Grand Manan, NB died October 31, 2023 at the Grand Manan Hospital after a lengthy illness with family by his side.
Born June 5, 1947 in Shelburne NS, he was the son of the late Delma and Grace (Buckle) Ross.
Earl was a fisherman most of his life, then drove truck for A1 Undertakers until, he retired.
He is survived by his daughter Denise (Eric) Messenger, Newellton NS; sons Jody (Kelly) Ross, Grand Manon; Dean Ross, Grand Manan, Siblings Paul (Louise), Alberta; Delma (Elizabeth) Riverhead; Calvin (Cindy); Jeffrey (Rhonda); Jeannie (Lowell) Kenney; Muriel (Thomas) Swim; Michelle (Lenney) Kendal; all of Clark's Harbour; Grandchildren Erica, Jailen, Jordan, Jordan, Jonelle, Emma, Luca; Great Grandchildren Pipe, Blake, Reeve; and many nieces & nephews. A few special people; brother in law Jamie (Debbie) Martel; Carl (Tatum) Frost; Katelynn (Rubyn) Russell; Jerrica Foster.
Beside his parents, Earl is predeceased by daughter Stephanie; sisters Sandra and Iris.
We would like to thank The Grand Manan Hospital staff for being there for Earl these last few years, you have gone above and beyond
There will be no visitation or service at Earls request.
Donations in Memory of Earl would be appreciated to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com .
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of the Phillip Ells Jr. Memorial Funeral Centre, a service of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506 – 466 – 3110)
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