An accident occurred at age 19 which was a difficult journey at first. But with the love and support of his mother and father, sisters and friends, he was able to continue his life journey. He took a keen interest in all what life had to offer. He traveled to England with his parents and enjoyed all the neighborhood pubs. He later traveled to Vancouver and visited Expo 86 which was celebrating the Year of the Disabled at that time. This definitely added to the Jack’s positive outlook on life.  

Jack enjoyed the CB- technology. This opened his communication to the world. He was known by many people around world and those passing through Sussex as TOOTHPICK as a handle. He was also an avid reader and enjoyed studying the First and Second World Wars as well as reading the works of many famous authors. His room became his castle and a library.  

Jack was introduced by a dear school friend to the computer and all its capabilities. This opened new avenues for Jack to explore and new ways to communicate with the world. This became his greatest joy and he spent many hours keeping in touch with family and friends and discovering information. Gardening was also a great hobby of Jack’s. His gardens were second to none.  He read extensively on the subject and he watched many shows on the subject. He quickly became a leading authority on the subject which he often shared his knowledge with others. Jack had a strong bond with his mother and he was a good loving son, caring brother and uncle. Jack had a love and interest for his nephew and nieces and their children. He was always there to guide them with his wisdom. In the last two years Jack had a special companion, Cricket, which was his pride and joy. Everyone knew this little black shishue became his dear friend and Jack was his master. Jack was a loving son, caring brother and nurturing uncle. He was a great inspiration to those who knew him. His great wit, personality and intellect will always be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

Mr. John "Jack" R. Ross of St. George Street Sussex passed away at the Sussex Health Centre on November 29, 2007 at the age of 60.

Jack is survived by his mother of Sussex, three sisters: Jean Ross and Mike Gibson of Roachville,  Phyllis Cooling and her husband Doug of Miramichi City and Sheila Ross of Ottawa, On. his brother-in-law, Larry Lockhart of Apohaqui, as well as several nieces and nephews: Lori Rossiter of Belleisle and her children Mitchell, Steven and Katie; Rick Lockhart and his wife Alaina of Norton and their children: Emily, Danielle and Lauren; Cathy LeBreton and her husband Evan of Riverview and their daughter: Anna; Stephen Pearson and his wife Laurie of Fredericton and their children Simon, Oliver and Hunter; Jackie Perry and her husband Wayne of Cody's and their children: Courtney, Cody and Cassidee; Alex and Nick Cooling. Jack was predeceased by his sister: Ann Lockhart.