DUMBRECK, Ross

May 15, 1942 - July 9, 2020

Ross Dumbreck passed away peacefully at Hospice Wellington to the sound of
bagpipes and the words of Robbie Burns. Immigrating in 1965 from Glasgow,
Scotland, Ross settled in Burlington, Ontario, to raise his family while
working in management for Saint-Gobain. He leaves behind his four
children, Scott (Stephanie), Jason (Johanna), Nicole (Michael), Shawn
(Marcia), and his step-daughter Tina (Derrick); his five grand-daughters,
Bailey, Mariska, Kayla, Elle and Zahra; and his beloved dog, Cheeky. Ross
was predeceased by his wife, Diana, with whom he shared many wonderful
years vacationing in Florida.

Spending his formative life in Glasgow, Ross excelled as an amateur boxer,
sailed the waters of Europe and Africa in the Merchant Marine, and then
came to Canada seeking adventure and prosperity. He quickly became
obsessed with hockey and was a die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs fan until the
end (however, Canadian winters were definitely more fun in Florida where
he took his kids and Diana as often as he could).

Soccer was a close second to hockey and Ross coached all four of his
children to "bend it like Beckham". He also loved his station wagons
(eventually forgiving Nicole for melting her gummy worms all over the
dashboard). His passion for barbecuing was unparalleled as was his desire
to achieve the well-done burger. Often there was enough to feed the
neighbourhood.

A private family service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020. As
expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the
Alzheimer Society of Canada or Hospice Wellington. Donation cards are
available at Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home (519-821-5077).