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JULY 2003 George Ross remembered fondly by his family and many friends George Ross. who was killed in a car crash lune II. was a staunch family man, whose exuberance and wholehearted enioyment of the world around him made him a much-loved figure in the community: 'l'hen he decided he wanted to go into electronics." She owned a beauty salon in Stouffville at the time, so she supported him through school until he earned his qualifléations and found a iob. After working in electronic forsome time. ln l994, Mr. Ross and his, wife. Joy. moved from their home in Stouffville to a beautiful property in Goodwood following his retirement from a long and distinguished career in photography. Giving up work was out of the question for him, however. since he was always looking for new challenges to master. 'When we were first married he was in the navy,” said Mrs. Ross. .aurio B'M (Id-II (H) BLACK SHEEP CATERING 0 Monk“: astound mum just lot you OINJonlludm-IMI Malia! The Lions Annual BBQ is the cc whee neighbours have met for 5 yea; 19m us Thursday, June 26 4:00 pm to 7:00 Memonal Park P ' . ”Specializing in smu'Gm In Home Coming” BiKate Gilderdale §touffville This Month (all 001 Col “what 416-098-4879 0 Vim ovum mm 0 (unnamed lo bringing you quality mvkos l. madam in am! your and; he began to dabble in photography, and when a local studio became available he suggested to his wife they should buy it. "I said. ‘George, I will be behind you if that's what you want. but it has to be long-term. not iust a four or five-year thing'.“ she recalled telling him. George Ross Photography was a Stouffville landmark for many years and in l993, Mr. Ross sold the business, but continued to work there until l994. In the last few years he has worked in insurance and at the local office of H GRBlock. He recently joined Slouffvr’lle This Monlh as a sales representative and also sold advertising space for the 2003 Strawberry Festival guide. 'He was a born salesman." said Mrs. Ross. ”He just liked people. He was the type of person who, once he learned something or felt he knew as much as there was to know about it, would get bored and go on to something else." Although he will be sorely missed by his family and friends. and the many people who knew him in the community, Mrs. Ross takes some comfort from the fact that he made the most of every minute of his life "He lived a full life in the time he had. and he certainly was a wonderful husband and father He touched so many people." George and loy Ross were married for almost 44 years. Mr. Ross also leaves his children. Kate and Greg. 2.360fi-sommmsvmpat590-ca Others honoured in previous years include borne Boadway and lim Rehlll; Clarion Baker and lean Hammond; Alma Oldham and The Wright Family; Bertha Stouffer and lulla Topping; David Boyd; Lawnie Wallace; lean Thomas; Karhlghilllps; @119. flawey; Ann Ggge; Sacred Music Night at Stouffville United Church celebrates 14th anniversary . Wanda Stride, organist and choir director at Stouflvilie United Church. will be the recipient of the 2003 Music Town, Ontario award at theldth annual Sacred Music Festival on lune 27 at 8 pm. The concert. held at the church. is part of Strawberry Festival weekend. and the presentation to Ms. Stride will be made by last year's winners, David and Sharon Baxter. ’IJ'EEC (5W This year‘s concert will feature the 40-voice male chorus Men of Note. as well as the group Hickory Roots with Wanda Stride. Sharon Baxter and Gary Burke, and the duo of Kathi Phillips‘ and Sharon Baxter. accompanied by Gary Burke and Tom Puilin. A free-will offering will be received, with net proceeds assisting the Student Music Scholarship Fund that furthers music programs in area schools. Gary Burke and Vince Parry. The award recognizes those who, over a period of several years. have made extraordinary contributions to our town's musical heritage. “New to You 7" VOLUNTEERING 6240 Malt: Street Stouffvllle {3 17THRlF-T SHOP "WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" - 5 9:30o.m.- 3:00;! m. Frldwtltlfifiobwa is good for your health? Come. Join the Care. Share. family 1" J Mennonite Central Ounmfltoe 2â€",, Care. »Share.~ Didyou know . . . .