Obituary of Ross McNevin Wells

Ross McNevin Wells died peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2011, aged 73, at the Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. He leaves his special friend Marilyn Bowman (London, Ontario); his daughters Cindy Wells (Courtright, Ontario) and Yvette Wells (Victoria, BC); and his son Mark Wells (Sooke, BC). Loved brother of Judith Droppo (Gerald), Oakville, Ontario and Ruth Walden (Evan), Toronto, Ontario. Special uncle to his nieces and nephews. Ross was predeceased by his parents George and Jessie Wells (Long). Born in Stratford, Ontario on February 28, 1938, Ross graduated from Stratford Collegiate Institute, Stratford Teachers’ College, the University of Western Ontario and the University of London, England where he became an Associate of the Institute of Education. As a youth in Stratford, Ross won many singing competitions as a boy soprano and he often performed at the Stratford Festival. He was also a successful competitive swimmer and diver and played ice hockey throughout the Stratford Minor Hockey System. When Ross came to London, he was active in minor hockey, baseball and soccer as a coach and manager. Ross retired in 1995 after a career of over 37 years as a teacher, vice-principal and principal. In his retirement, Ross was keen on physical fitness and enjoyed travel, reading, watching hockey games and learning computer skills. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, May 19th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North where the memorial service will be conducted on Friday, May 20th at 3:00 pm. Interment of ashes, Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to the London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre or the charity of your choice. Online condolences available at www.westviewfuneralchapel.com