My deepest condolences to the family of Ross.  I have so many fond memories of Ross and Sylvia and Lisa, Jeff and Kenny from when they lived in Thunder Bay.  My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.  May your memories of Ross help you through these dark days.   Elsie Fedoruk 

I am happy to have known Ross. I will remember him mostly for his entertaining stories and his ability to make me laugh. Sending much love to Sylvia, Jeff and Lisa. Wishing you peace and comfort, and sending you the warmest of hugs. 

In 2013  I  found an autographed hockey stick that I had hidden away.  Many of the signatures did not ring a bell with me. Realizing Ross as an encyclopedia of hockey knowledge,  I reached out to him. He responded by sending me  a 'column' recounting  the who's who, when and why.  While I never met Ross ,I have a fond memory of him.  I also kept a copy of his column titled  1281 last call. 
Sorry for your loss, Brian Marrion Thunder Bay Ontario.  
Brian Marrion Thunder Bay  

Sylvia and family my deepest condolences to you and your family.  Ross had a lot of information I wish I could have heard more of it, especially about Schreiber and his upbringing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dale Ross

Dear Sylvia and family , heartfelt condolences on the passing of dear Ross , legend in his own , remarkable man  , gave me a lot of memorabilia to hold onto forever of our families , thinking of you . Xx Shirley Perth Australia

Ross was a neighbour and I spent mamy hours visiting with him and listening to his hockey tales. He had a great sense of humour and was añways willing to share time with others.

Sincerest condolences Sylvia & Family.  Cherish the memories & keep them close to your ❤️

We were lucky to meet Ross a number of times when he and Sylvia visited our friend and neighbour Jeff.  A charming and engaging gentleman.  
Our heartfelt condolences to all that held him dear.

Moira Higgins & Irene Puddicombe

I first met Ross when I showed up to play at Maple Leaf Gardens with a group that had assembled for a weekly match. They were a carry-over group from an earlier game between Maclaren Advertising and their client Imperial Oil.  Ross was one of the first players I met.  Someone told me he was a writer of hockey books.  He had me at writer  -- that was enough for me -- a genuine celebrity. The year was 1972.  During our get-to-know-you period, I'd learned that Ross was from Thunder Bay, was a minor league baseball teammate of NHL legend, Alex Delvecchio's, and worked on the trains as a teenager until he found a way to get out of northern Ontario. He was a natural storyteller and taught himself how to turn his stuff into thoughtful and often hilarious essays that publishers were willing to pay for.  He talked his way into becoming the editor of the Buffalo Sabres gameday magazine and would later be an office neighbour of Frank Selke Jr's when they worked together at Hockey Night in Canada.  For one of his promotions, he created the ProStars baseball team for Molson's -- made up of offseason NHL hockey players and he helped organize a sold-out charity game at the old CNE stadium. He invited me to be the event photographer and I was able to capture some terrific snaps of a young, Hollywood-good-looking hurler named Bruce Boudreau and a slightly tipsy, favourite of the ladies, Derek Sanderson.  Then, he put me on the ice with his Labatt's Old Stars hockey team made up of retired NHL players who simply couldn't give up the game (or the road). They played charity games across the country. Ross explained he needed some pylons to play against his Old Stars once a week to get them in shape for their weekend real games. I couldn't wait to get to the rink each week to share the ice with Pilote and Tallon and McKenny and Shack and Ullman and Mahovlich, Nevin, and several others. What an experience! How could I ever thank him for putting me on the ice with some of my hockey heroes - he included me once a week for 3 years.  Our face-to-face relationship became distant through distance when he moved to Guelph from Mississauga. But, around that time as we emailed back and forth, he told me he thought I had an interesting/entertaining writing style and I should start to write down some of my experiences.  With his encouragement, writing tips, and very direct no-nonsense criticism, I wrote a series of short stories, primarily for the entertainment of my family. But, later moved the content into a blog in hopes of appealing to a bigger audience. As of this morning, the list of my readers/subscribers has somehow just reached the 10,000 reader plateau. Because Ross encouraged me, I have 56 of my essays published on the blog and have a hobby in retirement that seems to have earned an audience that was way beyond my original intention.  Ross endured some awful, painful, lengthy health issues. But, he somehow maintained his fabulous sense of humour, and visits with him were always something I really looked forward to. I hope he enjoyed my company as much as I enjoyed his.  In many ways, Ross created a charmed life for himself. He surrounded himself with celebrity friends and acquaintances. He defined the term entrepreneurship by creating moneymaking marketing and promotion programs that allowed him to raise his family. He was a successful, published author and drained every single drop of fun out of his life.  But, none of his success or notoriety or fame, or good fortune would have been possible without the love and dedication, and support of his most important confidant and cheerleader, Sylvia.   She was the foundation for their family. Her toughness was never more evident than in the recent years when she had to bear unimaginable grief at the loss of their son and the deterioration of Ross's spirit. She's a poster girl for the wedding vow ... in sickness and in health.  I lost a good friend today. I was privileged to circle in his orbit.    Ross's first: the landing of superstar, Gilbert Perrault.   images .jpeg 7.5kB

Sending love & sympathy your way from Anchorage Alaska, to my great friend Jeff, his mother Sylvia & family.  Ross had an amazing career & his books were such an  achievement.  
We are keeping you in our hearts as you mourn the loss of your father. 
Marni & Scott Campbell

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Ross Christopher Brewitt

30 septembre 1936 – 15 mai 2021

Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Dublin Chapel

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