MYERS – H. Ross, 73, of Mersey Point, Queens County, formerly of Mactaquak, NB, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Monday, September 26, 2016 with his family by his side.
Born, June 10, 1943, in Montreal, PQ., he was a son of the late S. Jack and Agnes (Kinnear) Myers.
Ross attended Acadia University where he played varsity football graduating in 1964. He then enrolled in Dalhousie Medical School graduating in 1969. He began his medical career with a family practice in Fredericton from 1969 to 1976 then went to the University of New Brunswick to serve as the Student Health and Varsity Team doctor from 1976 to 2003. He also served as an emergency room doctor for the Victoria Public Hospital in Fredericton from 1969 to 1976 and the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital from 1976 to 1988. He also spent countless hours as an operating room physician at Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital.
Ross was the Canadian team physician at the Montreal Olympics in 1976, the World University Student games in Buffalo, NY, Czechoslovakia and Sheffield, England, the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, AB., and the Canadian Summer Games in St. John’s, NL in 1978. He was the team physician for the Fredericton Express and the Fredericton Canadians of the AHL teams. He served as secretary for the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine from 1972 to 1976 and received the Life Time Medical Award in 2014 from the New Brunswick Medical Society.
Ross had a love of bagpipes and, at the age of 50, along with his daughter Lindsay, began his other career as the “piper man” (as he was well known as around Liverpool and the surrounding area of Queens County). He played in the Fredericton District Pipes and Drums, Base Gagetown Pipes and Drums, Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo with the Black Watch Association Pipes and Drums, “H” Division RCMP Pipes and Drums, Halifax as well as numerous weddings, funerals, dinners, sporting events, Remembrance Day ceremonies, birthday parties and theatre events.
Ross is survived by his daughter Lindsay (Jason) Glenn of Douglas Harbour, NB; his son David (Sarah) of Black Point, NS; his grandchildren Gillian, Garrett and Gordon Glenn; Molly and Everly Myers. His brother Ken of Toronto, ON.
Ross was predeceased by his loving wife Connie (Monteith).
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool where visitation will be held Thursday evening, September 29, 2016 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.. Funeral service will be Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Liverpool United Baptist Church. Reverend Dr. Steven Hopper officiating. A visitation service will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 from 2 until 4 and from 7 until 9 p.m. in York Funeral Home, Fredericton, NB. with a private family committal taking place at a later date in Kirk Cemetery, North Hampton. Family flowers only, donations may be made to Queens General Hospital Foundation, Queens SPCA, Queens County Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses, and South Shore Palliative Care Unit. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. Special thanks to Dr. Wood, Dr. Woodford, Dr. Abriel and the nursing staff of Queens General Hospital for their compassionate care.
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MARILYN WHYNOT
TO ROSS’S FAMILY THERE NO WORDS TO EASE THE SORROW BUT NOW HE IS AT PEACE AND WILL JOIN CONNIE .HE WILL CERTAINLY BE MISS RIP ROSS
Sheldon Murphy
I spent a few years playing music with Ross in Gagetown. He is a. Kind and gentle soul we had a passion to okay bagpipe music but only if he could do it without mistakes. So very sorry to read of his passing. My condolences to all of you. I’ll be sure to raise a dram in his honour.
Laura
This news is very sad. My condolences to the family. Ross was a wonderful man and always a pleasure to see at many events in Liverpool. Always with a wonderful smile and always ready to wow us with his bagpipes. God bless you Ross. You will be missed
Laura and Traci Cormier Jones
Kingston Ont
Robert and Janet Smith
Our sincere condolences to Ross’ family from myself and Janet. I first met Ross when he joined the RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers as a fellow piper. Ross’ input in band things was always welcome and he was a true gentleman as well as a great addition to the band. He so enjoyed the pipe band and could always be counted on. I have retired from the band but I know he will be sorely missed by all his fellow pipers and drummers. I am proud to have known Ross and to have been able to call him friend. Rest in Peace my friend.
Bob
Kim
Dear Lindsay & David
Please accept our condolences. We met your parents when they arrived in NS to build their home. Your father always took time to ask about our girls or to chat with Jessie at the gym.We will miss hearing the pipes along the coast of Mersey Point. It was an honour to have crossed his path.
Sincerely
Kim, Timmy, Jenny & Jessie Clattenburg
Karla Colp
Lindsay/Jason ,Dave/Sarah and my morning company Kenney, no matter how much you try to prepare for a loss it never really seems to be enough. Know that I share in your sorrow and loss as if of my own family. It was my honor and delight to have spent 4 years getting to know and enjoy the weekly company of both your mom,Connie and dad,Ross. And I’m glad I was a sounding board for both during their difficult time of struggle or the enjoyment of listening for most of those years, to Ross playing the bagpipes on the deck after breakfast. Maybe I enjoyed them a tad more than Connie, hence the “I’m going for my walk at Beach Meadows now Karla,” lol. Thank you for allowing me to be part of the lives of two steadfast,strong,brave and inspiration people whose memories I will treasure above all.
Karla Colp
Andy &Kathy Currie
Lindsay and David so sorry for your loss as I remember what great neighbors they were here on Scotch Settlement.
Theresa MacNeil
My deepest sympathy to you all. Ross was a genuine, kind-hearted and generous soul and is remembered fondly. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Ross.
Karen Dakey
I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad, Lindsay. My thoughts, heart and prayers are with you and your family right now. Take care.
Amy (Spink) Audoux
To Lindsay and Dave and family,
Your dad was a wonderful man and I will always remember him cheering on the athletes from the sidelines at various sporting events…his smile always so warm and encouraging! May you find some comfort in knowing that your mom and dad are together again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Love Amy and family
Jen Miller (Veysey)
Lindsay and Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great man. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
All my love
Jen Miller (Veysey)
Ron and Karen Gill
Lindsay,David and families…please accept our deepest condolences at the loss of your dear father. Sending you all love and hugs….The Gills…Ron,Karen,Patrick ,Chris and family.
RG (Jerry) Sarsfield MD
Ross was a good friend, wind-surfing buddy, and fellow physician at DECH. So sorry to hear of his demise but happy that he liked such a life filled with a variety of interests, friends and family.
Bill MacDonald
So sorry to hear of Ross passing away. I have fond memories of Ross from my UNB Hockey days and our days working out at Kingswood Fitness. You will be missed Ross. Condolences to Lindsay and David and you’re families.
Tim McDonald
So very sad to learn of Ross’s passing. Eight years ago when I was having a 60th birthday party for my mom I wanted to surprise her with a bagpiper but could not find anyone. Someone had given me Ross’s name so I called to see if he would help with my surprise. Without hesitation he said yes. My mom was thrilled and it was the highlight of her birthday. In February of this year my mom passed away and Ross came to my mom’s funeral to play Amazing Grace. I could never thank him enough for the wonderful memories he created for my family and I at mom’s party and for playing at her service, even though he wasn’t feeling the best at that time. His kindness is something I will never forget. He was an amazing person. To his family, I offer my most sincere condolences at this very sad time.
Sharon Higgins
I’m so very sorry to hear this. I played in the Tattoo band with Ross, and he was there to help when I hurt my knee while we were in Holland. He and Connie invited a few of us to his beautiful home for lunch, and they both were so kind. He was a lovely person and I’m so glad I got to know him.
You have my sincere condolences.
Gwen Ferguson
Dear Lyndsay and David,
I am so very sorry to hear of Ross’ passing. Your whole family has meant so much to me. Your Mom was the year behind me in training and your Dad was an intern at the old VPH when we first met. During those cold NB snow morning and evenings when the roads were closed, he would pick up the nurses with his snowmobile and take them to the hospital for their shifts. What a ride that was! I have been truly blessed by your Dad’s wisdom while he was Director at Student Health. Please know that you are all in my prayers at this difficult time,
Gwen
Celinda Crandall
On behalf of my parents, Daniel & Nancy Rearick, and me, please accept our sincere sympathy and know that we are saddened to hear of Ross’ passing. He was a fine man and one our family’s first friends when we moved to Fredericton in 1974.
Dawn and Bernard Hanley
So sorry to hear of Ross’s passing. He was a wonderful man. I loved to sit in my yard and listen when he was playing his bagpipes. He will be missed by many.
Ed and Verna Corey
Lindsay, David and Families –
We were sorry to hear your father passed away. He will certainly be missed by his family and many friends. We have many wonderful memories of both your mother and father. He was great to work with our many years at Student Health, UNB. Our sympathies to all the family and we hope to see you at the visitation in Fredericton.
Ed and Verna Corey
William roy
Myers family I am vary sorry for your loss.I didn’t know Ross that well, me and my grandfather use to go to the remembrance ceremony at the Liverpool astro theatre where Ross would use his bag pipe and the sound that came from his bag pipes was so amazing.Ross always had a smile on his face where ever he was doing and he will be missed god bless and take care.
Rayma and Denzil Bernard
So sorry to hear about your Dad, Lindsay and David. He was a wonderful man and I know you will miss him terribly. Please know my thoughts are with you and your families. I doubt you will recognize our names, your Mom and I were nursing classmates.
Jill Greening nee Jackson
So sorry for your loss Lindsay. Your dad was a wonderful doctor and person. Always remember the good.
Rod MacGillivray
On behalf of myself and the members of the Mersey Band we wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ross Myers. Ross was a wonderful, kind man, a great bagpiper, and a great friend to our band! He added so much to many of the performances he played in over the years with us both musically and personally and did such a wonderful job entertaining any audience for which he performed. We will will miss him a lot!
Richard St Pierre
My condolences to you Lyndsay and Dave. I have always had great respect for your Dad. He was always a pleasure to be around and to have talk with.
Beth Wright
Dear David and Linsay,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Beth and Phil Wright
Brian Freeman
So sad to hear of Ross’s passing. I first met Ross when I played with the UNB Red Bombers, but knew him much better as he began and continued his piping career. I was a drumming instructor with the Fredericton Society of St. Andrew Pipe Band. Our worlds were brought even closer as Ross struck up many long conversations with my late father Jim Freeman as they talked in my Dad’s gun Museum in Matequac. My Dad always looked forward to their conversations.
I always looked forward to seeing your Dad at highland games or other piping events. He was the kind of guy who was so easy to pick up with in conversation even after long separations. A wonderful man who left wonderful memories.
Janet and George Fletcher
Myers Family: We were sorry to hear about Ross. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
Valerie & John Adams
Dear Lindsay, David and family:
We were shocked and very saddened to hear of Ross’s passing. So many memories flooded back of the years at Mactaquac when we were (almost) next-door neighbours. John, too, has many good memories of Ross — they were classmates in UNTD. Now you have a lifetime of memories of your father to sustain you through such a difficult time. And what a wonderful life he led, helping so many through the years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Valerie & John Adams
sandra sutherland
I am very sorry for your loss. I am a Piper friend from Fredericton.who thought the world of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Debbie Doran
David and Lindsay…am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He was a good man, and a superb host any time we made the trip to Liverpool! Don’t know how he tolerated a group of chatty women around his table…he made sure our wine glasses were always full!
I had the privilege of working many times with him in the OR both at DECH and Oromocto. He’d start every morning telling us his joke of the day! Work life was more relaxed in those days and we had lots of laughs with a few pranks being played.
He was very proud of you kids and loved his family dearly. It must be a very stressful time for both of you with losing him and having to deal with everything. My thoughts and condolences go to you and your families. Love, Debbie Doran
Mike Greene
I was very sorry to hear the news that Ross is no longer with us. I played with him for many years in Mersey Band events and he was one of the few people I know who could actually make a bagpipe sound good. He will be sorely missed by all.
Jo-Anne Lenethen
Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Ross from Queens Place he was a very nice man
John Curtis
We were very sad upon learning of your Dad’s passing. Our Memories are many, mostly about medical class reunions with bagpipes, boat rides on the river, and a wonderful person who gave so much to others.
John and Donna Curtis, West Bay NS
Amanda Z
My condolences to the Myers family.
As a neighbour, I will miss his playing, it was always nice to hear music outside.
Josh and Ashley Burk
Dave and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss and want you to know that we are thinking about you at this very difficult time.
Cal and Daphne Bruce
Ross will be forever missed and remembered by the medical community of Fredericton as well as so many others whose lives he had touched over the years. Condolences to the family.
Gallant-Zwicker family
Very sad news, I am a neighbour and will miss hearing him playing the bag pipes, loved to hear him playing, he will be missed
Aidan and Erin MacWilliam
Mrs. Glenn (Lindsay)
Sending our condolences on the loss of your Dad.
Sincerely,
Erin & Aidan MacWilliam
Aroon(Ms) Bailey
Lindsay, Jason, Gillian, Garrett, Gordon & family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. It is hard to lose a loved one, cherish all your memories of happy times.
LOVE & prayers, Aroon
Aroon(Ms) Bailey
Lindsay, Jason, Gillian, Garrett , Gordon & family
We offer heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad/Grampy.
Sincerely, The Grand Lake Skating Club
Hal Myers
So sorry to hear of cousin Ross’s passing. He lived an exemplary life and with Connie raised a wonderful family. His love of music and enthusiasm made him loved by so many.
I value our conversations and connection.My heart goes out to all his family and those who loved him.
Mark Hazlett
Dear Lindsay, David and family:
We were very saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. So many memories from our UNB days – your father was such a great person and teacher.
Hold close all the memories and be sure to tell your children all the stories about their grandfather.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark and Leanne Hazlett
Clint Hamilton
Dear Lindsay and David,
Deepest condolences, on behalf of the Hamilton family, on the passing of your father. I will always remember Ross as a kind hearted and genuinely compassionate man, all the time professional in how he conducted himself as a doctor. He was a fixture at your games and I know how proud he was of you both. I still remember him trying to put your shoulder back in socket in AUC David…I think it hurt him more than you. My fond memories and love of family be a comfort to you both at this challenging time. Sincerely, Clint Hamilton
Annie(McClellan) Barnwell
Lindsay and Dave,
My heart is breaking for both of you. Your father was a wonderful, supportive, kind and caring man. This loss is so sad for both of you, Jason, Sarah and your beautiful children. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time if you need to vent, or some advice going through all the “stuff”. I am flying to Fredericton this weekend to go through my parent’s house but will be leaving very early Monday morning and I’ll miss the Fredericton visitation. I am thinking of you both during this challenging time and wish I could be there to give you a hug and tell you that you will get through it all, with more strength and resilience than you ever knew you had. Love you so much, Annie
Rhonda (Knox) Dunn
We are sorry to hear of your loss. My Dad was from Scotland and Mr. Myers played the bagpipes at his funeral in Port Mouton in 2012. We will always appreciate and remember how special this was for our family.
Family of Capt. JR Knox (Scotty)
Tom and Judy Spink
Dearest Lindsay and Dave, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. We always felt such a close connection to your wonderful mom and dad and they will be forever in our memories. Lots of love to you both, Tom and Jude
Elizabeth Boland
Lindsay, David and families. So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Ross was a great person and a true gentleman. He came to our little gym at South Queens Junior High School and also served on our board of directors. He was a great asset to the community.
Sincerely, Liz and Nelson Boland
Doug Cottrell
David, Lindsay and families.
With over 40 years to look back on, I have nothing but fond memories of Ross, Connie and, of course, you two growing up. He was so proud of your achievements and of his grandchildren. He once said to me, “if I can only get at least one or more of the grandkids involved in piping!”
He got me into pipe bands which I thought was his revenge for getting him involved with UNB Red Bombers and Canadian Ski Patrol! I know better, I thoroughly enjoyed the bands and he as well enjoyed being a Varsity team doc and student health physician as well as being part of the Patrol, providing first-aid service at Crabbe Mtn. Ross was always “one of the boys” never considered himself a doctor in his dealings with the pipe band nor Patrol – that was Ross, always considerate and helpful! Working out at the “Y” and at Kingswood Fitness, I once said why are we doing this, Ross replied, so we can look good!!
I could go on with 40 years to draw from but, please “kids” accept my family’s condolences for your loss of a loving father. I will miss him….
Doreen. Boorman
To David and Lindsay. So sad to hear of your fathers passing. He and your mother were such genuine people. Your former piano teacher, Doreen Boorman
Dr David Andrews
Goodbye dear friend,hero,and Med School roommate.Your gentle,generous,modest brave self will be missed by all. My deepest condolences to all his family and friends.
Brian Arnold
We wish to express our sincere sympathy and condolences to Ross’s family, We know you will
miss him greatly, as will all of his many friends. We met Ross through piping here in Fredericton
and have know him for many years. We know his piping days are not over, simply on another level.
Brian and Peggy Arnold
Fredericton
judy quinn
Rest in peace Ross you will be missed by all the people that knew you
Pete Harding
Sorry to hear the news. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Pete Harding. Red Bombers 65-68, 1970.
Meng and Jean Tan
Dear Lindsay and David,
We are very saddened by the news that your dad has passed. Our deepest condolence and sympathy to you and your families. We have been privileged to have spent time with your dad and mom, both great friends, and will treasure fond memories of being together at various DalMed 69 class reunions and Mersey Point. They are now together in Life Eternal. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Meng and Jean
Stephen Myers
My memories of a great guy, a gentle man with such enthusiasm for life.
As his first cousin I remember our early childhood years and the years we both spent together in Fredericton along with Connie.
My sympathies to the entire family.
Be at peace Ross
Patricia Emenau
Dear Lindsay and David and families,
I send my sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. He and your mom were beautiful genuine people. They would always stop to chat when we met. I will always remember his passion for playing the bagpipes which many had the pleasure to enjoy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Patricia Emenau
Kathy kothlow
Dear Lindsay, David and family, so sorry for your loss. I often thought about you as well as your dad. I miss Connie every day and seek comfort in that your parents are together again. I feel so fortunate to have known them both as they were wonderful people and I feel privledged to have been a part of their lives.
Suzanne & Tom Marsh
Dear Lindsay, David & Family,
Tom & I send our heartfelt condolences.
We will forever cherish many fond memories of both your Dad & Mom.
Love, Suzanne & Tom
Andrew Cole
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I coached at UNB for 10 years and Dr. Myers personally helped both me and my team many many times. He always took the time to truly take care of me. He made a difference in mine and many lives. Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures.
Shelly
Dear Lindsey
My dad just sent me an email about your dad passing away and I just wanted to reach out and send my deepest condolences. Some of my best childhood memories are playing at your house with your sweet parents and brother. I always remember playing in your amazing yard and hiding from the lawnmower your dad was using.
I knew you were all an amazing family and that he was a great man but it wasn’t untill I read his obituary that I realized how I didn’t know that he was anything but truly great. What a wonderful legacy.
I see that you have kids now as well (I have 2) and if you ever find yourself in California please let me know
Your friend
Shelly (Chessie) Miller
Gail MacLean Harris
Dear Lindsay and David,
I was so sorry to hear about your father’s passing this week. My brother- in- law, Dave Large has been keeping me in the loop since I now live in Saint John. I knew Ross from his time at Med school and Phi Rho. He was a gentle, quiet man with a dry sense of humor. He had a strong value system that stood the test of time. His love and pride for his family was obvious to all.
I recall his passion for the bagpipes and heard it first hand as a choir member at the Tattoo for a number of years. We enjoyed the friendships between older cast members of which Ross was a part.
I pray that you will find comfort in hearing the many stories and memories that people will be sharing. Ross lived a full and active life, but it is never easy to say goodbye. He will be missed.
Amanda Kilburn
Dear Lindsay, David, Jason, and Sarah:
I always felt so close to your dad. I have so many memories of us growing up together, out on the Mactaquac head pond. And then later in life, he was always so excited to drive us around Liverpool when we visited. We shared a passion for music, and everything I know about the bagpipes I learned from him. He was such an amazing Dad, Uncle to many of us, and Grandfather to your kids. I will miss him, as I miss your Mom. I am so thankful that I have all the memories of him and Aunt Connie that I do. I’m so sorry for your loss. Love you all.
Dr. Donald Hodder
Joan and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have known Ross and Connie since Medical School days at Dalhousie. Two years ago we visited them at their home in Liverpool and sadly said goodbye. They were such a loving and beautiful couple. Farewell, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.,
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of Ross Myers, I extend my sincerest condolences at this difficult time of loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.
With sincere sympathy
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Bob Skillen
Dear Lindsay and David,
It was with sadness that I learned of your father’s death earlier this week.
Forty one years ago I arrived on the UNB campus as a 17 year old right out of high school in Quebec. I started my UNB career in Forestry but after a year I moved over to the Faculty of Physical Education. That is when I met Dr. Ross Myers. Your dad soon became known to me and my classmates as Dr. Care and Tear. Care and Tear was the affectionate name we gave to a course officially known as the Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. We quickly came to know Ross Myers as a subject matter expert but, even more importantly, we came to know him as someone who really cared about us, his students. His empathy for others was again evident to me during my time as a varsity volleyball athlete and as athletic trainer with the Red Bombers.
When I was a student I just assumed that your dad was a UNB graduate. He did a tremendous job of concealing his Acadia and Dalhousie roots. He was particularly adept at this while he cheered the two of you on during your stellar Varsity Reds careers.
Ross became a UNBer through and through. He was synonymous with the UNB athletics program. He was a genuine and kind human being. We are blessed to have had Ross become such an important part of our university family. We will miss him greatly but his spirit will live on in the lives of the hundreds, maybe thousands of students and student athletes whom he touched.
Gisele and our children, Anne-Marie, John and David (all fans of the Varsity Reds) join me in expressing our deepest sympathies to you and your families on your great loss.
Bob
Lois Vincent and family
Lindsay, Jason and family. I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Your mom and dad were wonderful parents and I know you have lots of happy memories to comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you. Auntie Lois
Edye Besner
Dear Lindsay and David,
We were sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.
I have very fond 60year old memories of time spent at the cottage
in Magog. Our condolences to you and your family.
Edye and Dave
Don & Sheila Persaud
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. You are in our hearts and minds at this time. What a wonderful man and so sad to hear of this news. Praying for strength during this time to every family member.
Don & Sheila Persaud
Pember, Heddie and Elbert Edwards
We offer our condolences. we will miss Ross and his music.
Lewis and Stella Newman
Lindsay and David,
We are profoundly disappointed we are unable to be there personally to help you both through your grieving process.
I am a ’69 classmate from Charlottetown. We shared an anatomy table and many clinical sessions as medical students.
This makes it very personal. Stella and I visited Ross and Connie in 2014.
We have been in contact quite regularly by e-mail over the past three or four years.
Please accept our condolences on losing both of your parents in such a short period.
They seem to have crammed a lot into their lives to remember them by.
I’m sure this is a great loss to your children, their grandchildren. Our thoughts are for and with them too.
With love.
Stella and Lewis Newman
Michael G Forsythe M.D
my sympathy to the family. Ross was my R offensive guard and I was L on the 1963 Acadia football team, Many happy memories we also played interfac football during med school. Last time I saw Ross was on ski hill in Fred where he was on ski patrol in 1989. A great guy whom I remember well. I thought of him last year when I was in QC and someone came up to me when I was wearing an AU shirt and said he played for X in 1959 The best to the family
Heather & Tom Cook
We send our condolences to Ross’ family. We will miss him and his easy going ways. He always made a point to take moment to stop to chat and catch up on our family life when he saw us out and about. He was a very kind man, and he and Connie were both good friends of our family. Ross was a wonderful musician, and gave freely of his time and talent … Your dad will always be remembered for his musical talent, and as the Piper at so many community events.
Bruno and Wanda Deveau
Lindsay and David and family. We send heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. We met him several years ago when my husband was detachment commander in Liverpool. He was generous in giving his time as a band member. A very kind gentleman….
Brian and Bonnie Grey (Scotch Settlement neighbours)
Brian and I extend our deepest sympathy. Ross certainly will be missed, but I suspect part of him lives on in each of you and your little ones. Thinking of you David and Lindsay.
Paulette and Danny Tonner
Dave and Lindsay – so sorry for your loss. Ross was a great guy, a wonderful human being.
Janet Campbell
Dear Lindsay and David …..My heart is broken for you upon the passing of your dear father Ross…..He was such a kind and gentle soul who was thoughtful and caring to all that he knew ….I feel so privileged to have been his friend and will miss him very much ….He was so proud of your accomplishments and dearly loved his grandchildren who called him “Poppa” ….
Knowing now, that he is at peace, and that he is free of pain, and now together with his beloved Connie is of great comfort …
Keep all your memories of your Mom and Dad close to your heart and hopefully they will help heal your broken hearts …Much Love …..Janet
Jane & Lee Corey
Lindsay, David & Families;
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Our paths crossed at the Health Centre at UNB. He was a wonderful physician and an asset to the Health Centre and the various sports teams he served. A kind, hard working and fun loving gentleman…
Dr. Dan Reid
Great memories of Ross from our days at Dal Med School Days & especially at our frat ” PHI RHO ” .A special guy. My thoughts & prayers to all Family.
Wendy Beardall Norton, London, U
Dear Lindsay and David;
I thought my condolence had been posted, but as I don’t see it here, I just wanted to make sure you knew what a great loss I felt at your Dad’s death. Ross was a sweetheart and our lose tie with him began long before your births when I worked at DECH and knew both of your parents before they were married. And it was your Dad who carried my then Husband, Al, from the gym at the YMCA when he was hit in the eye at a floor hockey game (and no, it wasn’t your Dad who hit him!) down the Y stairs and drove him to the hospital. And you both will remember both your Dad and Mom studying piano and theory with me – and they both were Good- although they dunked out favouring the fiddle and the bagpipes – but it was still music. And Itaught both of you as little ones- Lindsay, do you recall playing in a piano recital with your arm in a cast? Cuz your Dad said it would be OK? I loved both your Mom and Dad and will always have such warm and wonderful memories of our visits out at the Headpond and the Adult recitals we had there!
You were lucky kids – you had parents who not only loved you, but respected you and were so proud of you in every way. Keep their memories in your hearts as I know I will❤️
Christie (Thorburn) MacKeigan
Dear Lindsay & David (and families),
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Thinking of you and yours during this sad time.
Jeanette & Keith Holborow
Lindsay and David and families
We are very sad to see your father’s obituary posted here. Although we expected it would be soon when we last skyped with Ross at the end of June we had hoped it would not be “goodbye”.
We met Connie and Ross when we lived in Fredericton in 1971 – 74 while Keith was a graduate student in the Chemical Engineering Dept and I worked in a local pharmacy. Connie and Ross were very friendly ad made us “kiwis” from “down under” feel at home and taught as a few Canadian ways. Ross was our doctor and delivered our first child, getting to the Fredericton Hospital in a snow storm.
When we returned to New Zealand in 1974 we kept in touch and have corresponded for 42 years, first by snail mail and then more often when Ross got email. We returned to visit them in 2005 and had a wonderful time cross-country skiing, listening to the bag-pipes and celtic fiddle music and eating “planked” salmon!.
It was nice to meet both Lindsay and David at Mactaquac on that visit after hearing so much about them as they grew up. Both your parents were very special people with great caring and empathy for other people. Cherish all the good memories you have – the video pictures are wonderful.
We will miss the emails and photos and skypes but will always remember them.
Hugh Siddall
This afternoon I read the obituary in December CMAJ, which prompted me to read the obituary here and watch the video photo tribute. One gets the impression of a very good human being and physician who loved his family friends and community, who lived life to the fullest, and brought happiness to those who knew Dr Ross Myers. I never knew him well but understand something of his life, having grown up in NB, Graduated from UNB Fredericton (1962) and Dalhousie Medicine 1971. I found this very moving and just wanted to salute this good man and express condolence to you, the good family who will continue to miss him. Regards.
Les Hay
I just heard about Ross’s passing today March 11th and am stunned. Although I am 3 years younger than Ross, and was great friends with his brother Kenny, we all played football, hockey, bicycled, and just hung out together in the 50’s. Ross was also best friends with my brother Charlie, who passed away in 1996. Rosedale avenue was a great street to be brought up on, as there were tons of kids and always some activity going on. I remember Ross as a soft spoken and gentle man although being large in structure. Ross could always apply himself to his studies yet was always there for the sports too. So, to David, Lindsay, and all family members…….. my deepest sympathies. We had great times together as children, and I hope that warm and loving memories of Ross will remain with you always.
An old friend.
Les Hay
Blake Ferris
Dear Lindsay, David and family,
I was saddened today to learn of your father’s passing last September 26 from a UNB friend who was visiting here in Ottawa. Both Ross and Connie became good friends throughout the 1970’s when I was a young faculty member in the new UNB Faculty of Physical Education. It was always such a pleasure to be with their kind and gentle ways. I can happily echo the living spirit of the many tributes above about the the generous life that your Dad shared musically and medically with so many. Those gifts of his life are enduring – even now, as both Ross and Connie’s lives are fondly and gratefully remembered within family as well as among their many friends.