April 11, 1919 – January 5, 2017
Ross, Beatrice (née Atkinson) Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2017 in her 97th year. Beatrice was the cherished eldest daughter of Ernest Atkinson and Martha Whitney, and was the beloved big sister of Marjorie Salisbury. She was the devoted mother of the late Dr. Randolph Ross (Carlene), and grandmother of the late Sean Ross. She will be sadly missed by her granddaughters Sara (Scott), Amy (Gary), Rachel (Sonny), and Kelly (Michael), and great-grandchildren Ainsley, Maclean, Teagan, Kennedi, Rylee, Asia, Colby, Kayla, and Brady. She is also survived by numerous cousins and extended family around the Hamilton area. She was a Senior Sales Representative at Robinson’s department store with over 30 years of exemplary service, and a patriotic war bride of WWII. The family would like to thank Shalom Village Nursing Home and Susan Newton for their compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family on Saturday, January 14th from 10:30 a.m. until the Celebration of Beatrice’s Life at 11:30 a.m. at the Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. Donations in her memory can be made to St. Matthew’s House or the Hamilton S.P.C.A.