Obituary of ROSS WILBERT ARNETT

ARNETT:  At home,  on Saturday,  January 5, 2019,  Ross W. Arnett, of Grand Bend, formerly of Ottawa and Sudbury, winged his flight to his next adventure, age 96.  Beloved husband of Ruth Eleanor (Nelson) Britton-Arnett.  Loved father of Karen Arnett of Ottawa, predeceased by his son Tony Arnett, daughter Mardy Kolditz and her husband Peter Kolditz.  Cherished grandpa of Martin Kolditz and his wife Nicole Daoust, Leah Arnett, Riley Carrigan and Joey Carrigan.  Cherished great-grandpa of Carter Kolditz and Melia Kolditz.  Lovingly remembered by his step-children Bev and Wally Gunn of Grand Bend, the late Gaylyn Britton, Gordon and Josy Britton of Grand Bend, Jamie Britton and his wife Liz Cockfield of Vancouver.  Grampa to Britt and Nicole Gunn, Brendyn and Sachiko Zachary, Thea and Paz Mistry, Cameron and Krisy Britton, Ryder Britton, Taylor and Elise Britton, Kyle Britton, Ben Britton and Sasha Britton, and great-grandpa to Connor Gunn, Carson Gunn, Ren Zachary, Zachary Mistry, Leela Mistry, Jackson Britton and Francesca Britton.  Dear brother of Rosemary Schisler of Windsor.  Predeceased by his parents Howard and Hazel (Marden) Arnett, brother Gerald Arnett and his wife Janet and sister Norma Arnett of Sudbury.  Friends and family are welcome at the Memorial Service to be held at the Huron Woods Clubhouse, Riverview Rd., Grand Bend, on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at 11 am. followed by a light lunch reception.  Ross was a well known surveyor in the Ottawa Region, the owner of R.W. Arnett Ltd.  Ross’ favourite past time was golf and all who played with him benefited from his golf tips.  Ross’ family would like to thank Dr. Hammond and the Bayshore Palliative team for their care and support. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations (payable by cheque) to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.