David Hagey Ross

He was born October 15th, 1947, and was the third son of the late Ernest and Mildred Ross of Preston.

He leaves to mourn his wife of 56 years, Gail Ross (Decker); sisters Geraldine Goudie, Susan Ross (Doug); sister-in-law, Faeona Ross; brother-in-law, Wayne Decker; brother and sister-in-law Paul and Linda Reidel; and sister-in-law Ruthann Decker. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, and his very best friend Gord Scott (Elaine). He was predeceased by his brothers Paul Ross (August 2026) and Peter Ross; sister-in-law Diane Decker (2026); and brothers-in-law John Goudie and Allan Stroeder.

David was employed by the Town of Preston/City of Cambridge for over 40 years, working in the arenas and ending at the Board of Works. After retirement, he cut grass at the Galt Country Club and also worked as the assistant ice maker for curling.

His favourite sport was hockey, cheering on his beloved Chicago Blackhawks. He played Junior C. Preston Pals, Intermediate Preston Jesters, Old Timers Hockey Cambridge Classics, Hespeler Old Timers, Monday Nighters, and his Thursday morning retirement group.

He was a member of the Galt Country Club for 39 years, where he golfed and curled. Music-wise, he loved the Bee Gees.

David was a kind and generous man who liked to help people and organizations. He was a great volunteer, and over the course of his life, he was on the Board of United Way of Cambridge, director on the board of the Galt Country Club, Cambridge Winter Hawks/Red Hawks Junior B hockey team, City of Cambridge for ten years, and during his working time was on the executive for CUPE Local 32.

Cremation has taken place through Barthel Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at the Galt Country Club on Sunday, November 15th, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. All are invited.

In his memory, donations to Cambridge Memorial Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

"Crow’s Last Flight."