DENNIS GEORGE ROSS

Condolences & Memories (28 entries)

• To Lil & Family..Everybody has said everything good that could be said about Dennis,, a wonderful man, and friend, and I was very priviledged and fortunate to be his & Lil's neighbor. Dennis took exceptional liking to my parents as they did to both of them, which showed how much he respected people ,no matter what age. He is now in good company, I love you Dennis and always think about you, even from afar. I couldn't have found a warmer person to enjoy my time with. Love you Lil,,I know that he leaves an emptiness that will never be able to be filled. - Posted by: Marvin Danko (Friend &Neighbor) on: Feb 07, 2022

• Lily and family; My most sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Dennis. Although we had left a long time ago, I always (and always will) considered Dennis to be one of my very best friends. Dennis will leave a huge void in everyone's life, because of his larger than life personality. I know there wasn't a single person in his life that didn't admire, respect, or just outright enjoy being around both Dennis and Lil. I am deeply saddened at the loss. Diborja Dennis, time for a zimna pewa. - Posted by: Gord Lawson (former coworker and friend) on: Feb 04, 2022

• My condolences to Lily and family on passing of Dennis. It has been a great pleasure to have known and worked with him for so many years. He was such a great mentor, teaching how the Manitoba Hydro network system worked. He always entertained us and taught us several Ukrainian words (that I still use once in a while), or the nick names for the various ‘characters’ we all worked with! The annual skidoo weekend at their cabin at Star Lake was always a highlight of the year. Taking the inaugural voyage of the ‘star cruiser’, on a APDA trip to the States was a great time! Dennis was also a very talented man outside of work, having built his own house with a wooden basement. Dennis will be truly be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you! - Posted by: Mark Desjardins (Friend/Co Worker) on: Feb 02, 2022

• Sorry for your loss Lil. Worked with Dennis for 7 or 8 years in the control centre at M.H. Been to your house many years ago. I remember Dennis showing me his tractor collection. Very neat. He also gave me your recipe for mustard. He called it Diamond Lil's mustard. - Posted by: Jim (Co-worker) on: Jan 29, 2022

• RIP Dennis! You and your family have always been a very valued neighbor, friend and coworker. Dennis was always walking the neighbourhood ready to Lend a helping hand. We send our love to the whole family! - Posted by: Lloyd and Ann Janssens (Neighbor and coworker ) on: Jan 29, 2022

• Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Lilly and the family. My wife and I met Dennis and his family 22 years ago. We had purchased a cabin at Star Lake and soon after our families bonded. Dennis was my go to for many years. His kindness and calm being always kept me grounded when I came to him for help or advise on any thing going on. We often would have a short diborja and trade life stories as well as solve issues of the day. Lilly would always be close by, she loved to be close and share in the laughs and stories. We share in your sadness. Bert & Deb Star Lake, Top if the hill gang. - Posted by: Bert denOuden (Friend) on: Jan 25, 2022

• Our deepest condolences to Lily and family. I first met Dennis when I started as a trainee in LDO in 1981. He was one of the most kindest, friendliest and knowledgeable person that I have had the pleasure of knowing. I always looked forward to seeing big Dennis whether it was at work, a Star Lake retreat, any Hydro gathering or the old guys breakfast meetings. He made work fun with all his nicknames for everyone and his outgoing personality. A genuinely great guy who will be missed by all who knew him. From the small Polish boy and Malenka Helka. - Posted by: Garry and Helen Yonda (friend, co-worker) on: Jan 23, 2022

• With sincerest sympathy to Lily & Family. I worked with Dennis in LDO many years ago. He was the nicest, kindest man you could meet. He was always willing to help out & as a matter of fact he helped me purchase one of my first cars. He was a gentle giant with a great sense of humour & I loved the nicknames he gave everybody in the office. Dennis will be sadly missed. - Posted by: Glenda & Vic Falkowski (Co-worker) on: Jan 23, 2022

• So sorry for your loss Aunt Lily, Doug, Linda, Christine, Jill, Heather and family. I remember the giant fish Uncle Dennis caught when the family came to visit us in BC. We had so much fun. Uncle Dennis took such great care of everyone. His kindness will always be remembered. Donations in his memory have been made to Petrolia Ferals (cats) in Ontario and the Yangon Animal Rescue (dogs) in Myanmar. Rest in Peace Uncle Dennis ❤ - Posted by: Karen Barrill (Neice) on: Jan 23, 2022

• I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LILY. SHAF AND I OFFER OUR LOVE TO YOU AND FAMILY. WE HAVE SUCH GOOD MEMORIES TO THINK ABOUT. THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. - Posted by: DAWN PENELOPE ZAFAR (NEE STREET) (COUSIN) on: Jan 23, 2022

• Condolences to Liley and their Family. Dennis will be greatly missed. Did not see a lot of Dennis since retiring other than the odd Tue morning breakfast, You could not be asked for a better person to work with. I remember the days that he and Bill use to pick me up on the way to work and stopping at many places on the way home on evenings was usually very interesting. RIP Denis. - Posted by: Reg Gray (Friend) on: Jan 22, 2022

• I worked with Dennis for 30 years on LDO (SCC) and a better person you couldn’t work with. He taught me the ins and outs of the power system ( he was the expert) and was a great mentor. He hosted great “stress relief” getaways at his cottage at Star Lake, and I attended whenever I could. I’ll always miss his “Ukrainian lessons” and the fact that everyone he knew was given a more appropriate name ! My deepest condolences to Lily and family. - Posted by: Ed North (Friend/co-worker) on: Jan 22, 2022

• So sorry of hearing of Dennis passing. My heart goes out to you. They were neighbors of ours when they first married. I worked with Lilly at the Wheat Board and Dennis at MB Hydro. Two of the kindest people you could meet. My thoughts and prayers go out to Lilly and family and may Dennis RIP. - Posted by: Naomi Montpetit (Neighbour an co worker with both Dennis and Lilly, ) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Our sincere condolences for the sad passing of our longtime neighbour around Kirkwall and Cameo Crescents. Dennis was a wonderful friend and neighbour, and he and his family were our summer vacation companions on a road trip to Nevada and California in the mid-70s. He'll be missed and we're sorry for your loss, Lily and Doug. The Domanskis - Posted by: Walter, Verna, Allyson & Mark Domanski (Neighbours) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Dennis was a pleasure at work and at play, a great boss and a good friend. I will miss him. My condolences to Lily and family. - Posted by: Jim Forsyth (Friend) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Our thoughts are with Lily and the family. We met Dennis during both of our careers at Manitoba Hydro and he was the nicest man you could ever meet. Always a smile on his face. Rest in peace Dennis. John and Donna Radomski - Posted by: John & Donna Radomski (Co workers ) on: Jan 22, 2022

• So sorry to hear of Mr. Ross's passing. I have so many fond memories of the whole Ross family as we were neighbors for some 15 years on Cameo Crescent. One of my favorite ones is when Mr. Ross would take us for Skidoo rides around their yard. Just looped around, musta been before the pool was put in!!! It was somewhat of a comical moment when Mr. Ross went to sell that same SkiWhiz that he tooled us around on. As everyone knows he was a very tall, strong man. When he went to pull the cord to start the machine for the prospective buyer, who was unfortunately standing behind Mr. Ross at the time, he punched the buyer right in the face!!! He still made the sale!! I will always have the vision of Mr. Ross behind the wheel of their Ford Pinto. He looked like a giant in there!! Almost had to sit in the back seat to drive it!! His size 15 cowboy boots took up most of the bank landing of the Ross house!! Mr. Ross had a nickname for everyone, most of them quite humourous!! My Dad was Big K. Hearing the word diborja again sure brought back memories and Mrs. Ross saying she was getting peeonee or however you spell that :) We used to take sips out of every bottle on their well stocked bar back in the day! Quite a few of the old friends have gone before you Mr. Ross and they will have a beverage waiting for you. I send my condolences and best wishes to the whole family, Love Paula - Posted by: Paula Husmann (nee Kowalker) (long time friend and neighbour) on: Jan 22, 2022

• We're very sorry for Loss. You and Dennis are great neighbors and everybody loves you both. Dennis was always willing to help whoever needed it, a great neighbor to chat with and tell jokes with. We are very shocked and very saddened to hear of his passing. Dennis loved to work outside on his yard, he kept it immaculate. We will certainly miss him ❤️❤️ Paul, Nancy and family - Posted by: Nancy and Paul Saltel (Neighbors and friends) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Lil and Family, My deepest sympathies. I'm sending virtual hugs, not just from me but from my family as well.{Len(father), Bea(mother) and Bobby(brother)}. Growing up in that neighborhood was great but having kind neighbours like you and Dennis was absolutely wonderful. Thank you for the memories :) Pam - Posted by: Pamela Miller (Neighbour and friend) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Our heartfelt condolences to Aunt Lily, Doug, Linda and Christine and family, in your profound loss. We send our prayers and hugs to you all. Uncle Dennis, may you Rest In Peace. He is remembered as a kindhearted and gentle person who welcomed us with open arms when we visited a few years ago. Love always Barb and Don Bonenfant ♥️ - Posted by: Barb Bonenfant (Niece ) on: Jan 22, 2022

• A true friend and mentor. From teaching many the ropes in LDO, to trips to the cabin in the MSU. A better person you could not find on this earth. Dennis will be truly missed by all who had the fortune to cross his path. RIP my friend. - Posted by: Keith Irvine (Friend, Co worker) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Condolances to Liley and Family. I knew Dennis for 40 years both as a co-worker and friend. We enjoyed many outings to the Star Lake cabin over the years. Dennis was liked and respected by all who knew him. We kept in contact and enjoyed reminicing. I was very saddened by his sudden passing. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Bob Gallagher (Co-worker) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Very sorry for your loss, Lilly and family. My parents Mary and Walter enjoyed having you as neighbors. Walter liked having a diborja with Dennis. I enjoyed babysitting your three children. - Posted by: Darlene Chliboyko( Korbaylo) (neighbor and babysitter) on: Jan 22, 2022

• I met Dennis a few times in person, but the greatest impact he had on myself was being at the other end of the line when the system was in disarray and Dennis was at the helm at Load Dispatch. He helped many many line types get the job done with a lot less muss and fuss because of his calm demeanor. I always knew things would work out right when I hear Dennis was guiding us. Rest in peace Dennis. - Posted by: Bob Crawley (Co Worker) on: Jan 22, 2022

• I worked with Dennis at Manitoba Hydro. A big guy and one of the nicest persons I have ever met. A guy liked and respected. He was straightforward, honest, humble and authentic. Dennis was good at his job and fun to work with. Dennis taught us all how to speak Ukrainian. He gave us all nicknames, that stuck. Quite a loss. - Posted by: Blaine Poff (Co-worker) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in peace - Posted by: Terry & Adele Kolisnyk (Neighbours) on: Jan 22, 2022

• Our thoughts are with Lily and the family. Dennis was a great neighbour, truly a generous and kind man Sincerely Neil and Gloria - Posted by: Neil Payne (Friend) on: Jan 22, 2022

• RIP dear Dennis. I worked with Dennis at the Hydro Control Centre. He was one of the kindest, most genuine caring men. He gave everyone a nickname. Deepest sympathy to Lily and the family. - Posted by: JoAnne Williams (Coworker at Manitoba Hydro) on: Jan 22, 2022