Ross Clarence McNeice

Peacefully at the Alexander Residence in Gravenhurst, in his 97th year, with his loving family at his side.

Ross was the beloved husband of Lynn (Arnold-Jonsson), the late Beverley (Curtis-Lockwood,1997), and the late Alma (Kettle, 1972).

Dear father to Tom (Cathy) McNeice of Gravenhurst, Debbie (Gary) Drake of Rockwood, Jane (late Perry) Empey of Mississauga and Jim (Christine) Lockwood, of Sudbury.

Proud grandfather to Cody and Jesse Drake, Mark and Jennifer Empey, and Eric and the late Heather Lockwood.

Lovingly remembered by Lynn's family, son Gary (Debbie) Jonsson of Guelph, daughter Tammy (Dave) Comeau of Bracebridge, and the late Robert of Saskatoon, and by grandchildren Grant and Brooke Jonsson, Mark and Jimmy Comeau, and Philip Jonsson, and also great grandchild Liam Comeau

Ross is survived by his brother Greg of South Carolina, and predeceased by brothers John and Wallace, and survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ross was the co-owner - operator of McNeice and Smith Electric in Sudbury until his retirement in 1990. Prior to moving to Muskoka in 2006, he spent his retirement summers at his island camp on Armstrong Lake near Sudbury, and his winters in Bonita Springs, Florida, where he took up carving. Ross became an extraordinary woodcarver of birds, animals and anything else he took a fancy to. He was always interested in aviation, getting his pilot's license, and for almost 50 years owning various float planes, flying into remote lakes in Northern Ontario and fueling his passion for hunting and fishing. Ross had many other interests and was always involved in various projects, and offering his expertise and guidance to friends and family members. He was a member of various carving clubs in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge, Probus in Bracebridge, the Lawn bowling club in Bracebridge and also Knox church in Gravenhurst.

Ross was a remarkable man, and although he lived a long and fulfilling life, his passing will leave a tremendous void in the lives of all who knew him. Rest in Peace Ross, your suffering is over.

A Memorial Service will be held at Cavill Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 31, at 1:00 PM with a visitation to begin an hour prior.