WIlliam Ross Burnett " ROSS'

8th February 1938 - 16th June 2023
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Woodlands Community Church
3 Alexander Place
Woodlands
Tuesday 20 June 2023, 11:00AM

BURNETT Ross (William Ross)

GNR 973804

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday 16the June 2023, aged 85 years.

Dearly loved husband of Agnes*.

Loving father and father in law of Judith and Grant Butler, Graeme and Cindy Burnett, Sharon and Jonathan Peterson.  Very special Grandad of Rachel and Sam, Michael, and Robin Butler; Maria and Elliot, William and Maggie, and Isabella Burnett; Imogen and Mae Peterson. AFS Dad of Sandra Krick and family (USA), and Theresa Casale and family (USA).

In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service.

A celebration of Ross’ life will be held on Tuesday 20 June 2023, 11am, Woodlands Community Church, 3 Alexander Place, Woodlands. Interment at Woodlands cemetery will follow.

Messages to 25 Longbush South Road, RD 1, Invercargill or to Ross’ tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

(*denotes deceased)

 

BURNETT Ross (William Ross)

Loved brother and brother in law of Lindsay* and Anne Burnett; Rosemary* and Bill* Sadlier; Euan* and Lois* Burnett.  Ian* and Heather Caughey; Joy and Stewart Fleming; George* and Dale* Caughey; Noeline and Alan Dinnington; Peter and Kate Caughey. 

(*denotes deceased)

 

 

 

Messages

Our condolences to all of you. Ross was such a lovely man and did so much for the local community.
As we are overseas we regret that we are unable to attend his funeral, but are thinking of you all.
Russell and Marilyn Baird, Invercargill
Oh Ross. You were a cheeky one. Always kept us on our toes! We had some good chats and you gave me cheek on the daily. Thinking of your family xx
Adie McGowan, Invercargill
Thinking of you all at this sad time I worked at the rest home and had so much to do with Ross he was the most amazing man with a big heart and an even bigger smile I no how much he will be missed.Much love Nicole
Nicole , Invercargill
Very sorry to be reading of your loss, thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Nigel and Melissa Henriksen, southland
Sending our sympathy to Sharon, Jonathan and family from
The Lawrie family.
Judy Lawrie, Invercargill
I am felling so sad for you all at the loss of your incredibly loving , energetic, cheeky and determined Dad and Grandad.
I have many great memories of Mr Burnett, and as I grew up , Ross, including the social events, caravan holidays, and having to be on guard for the next cheeky comment.
My heartfelt apologies I am unable to be there for you today. I am assured by the fact that Ross has left behind a beautiful and strong family that is an absolute credit to him.
Gods blessings
Sue Diack (McEwan)
Sue, Wyndham
We were sad to hear of the passing of Ross Burnett as he gave support so faithfully back to before 2010 to further the work of Tearfund to help people in some of the most vulnerable situations in the world. It gave him (and his Late wife) great joy to support a child named Paul in Togo for many years.

We send our condolences to the Burnett family and praise God for Ross's life as we honour Ross for his commitment and the love he shared to others on behalf of Paul and the many others he blessed.

Tearfund Staff, Auckland