Mansell Ross MAGUIRE

Mansell Ross Maguire December 06, 1917 - November 13, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Leyden's Funeral Home (Calgary) Mansell Ross Maguire passed away peacefully on November 13, 2005 at the age of 87 years. Ross was predeceased by his father Arthur, mother Alma and sister Vivian Rowe. Affectionately called "uncle Rossy" he is lovingly remembered by his nephews: Barry (Betty Ann), Bob (Sheila) Rowe, niece Virginia (Rob) Hardie, first cousin Pat Hewitt of Edmonton; as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews. Ross was born in Calgary on December 6, 1917 and raised in the Rideau Park District, attending Rideau Park and Elbow Park Schools and Western Canada High School. Ross joined the Canadian Armed Forces at the start of WWII and served with the Calgary Highlanders, advancing to the rank of Captain. He was severely wounded by sniper fire during the allied liberation of Holland. Following the war, Ross enjoyed a lengthly career as an investment broker, with Gibsons, Bongard Leslie and Nesbitt Burns, making many close friends along the way. Ross retired in 1987. Throughout his life, Ross remained close to his family while residing on a beautiful farm near Dewinton for the past 47 years. He was an outdoor enthusiast, an excellent fly fisherman, an avid hunter of game birds. Ross was also a founding member of the Glencoe Club. Ross will be fondly remembered for his cheerful personality, sense of humour, and corny puns. There will be a private interment service at Burnsland Cemetery on Thursday, November 17, 2005, followed by a Celebration of his life, with family and friends in the West Room at the Glencoe Club at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ross' memory can be made to the Salvation Army (address) or the CNIB (address). Arrangements entrusted to Leyden's Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 304-18 Ave. SW. Tel. 228-4422.www.leydens.com.