He was a friend of my family, and a respected family doctor in Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia.
Ross was also an avid gun collector, had an avid interest in history, and was a reenactor with the 2nd Battalion, 84th Regiment, Royal Highland Emigrants.
Ross was also a Captain in the Princess Louise Fusiliers during World War Two. He trained as an MD, so thus was able to avoid action in North West Europe. He remained the medical officer for that regiment for sometime during the Cold War period. He was an expert shot, having won many competitions while in the army for Thompson Sub machine guns, and service rifle matches.
My father met Ross via the army, and as a doctor. My family was a part of his practise.
Ross was definitely a character, from his stories as a doctor making house calls in rural Hants county Nova Scotia during the 50s and 60s, his insights in Commonwealth military history, and his time also a a coroner for Hants county.
I had many good times with Ross as his driver to reeactment events. I learned a lot from him.
He was also very generous allowing my family to store household goods with him, until I was able to return to Nova Scotia on a visit in September of 2013.
Rest in Peace Ross, we will miss you, but keep our memories of you always.
My family with Ross and his wife Madeline. Ross is centre, next to his wife.
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