Esteemed Ayrshire Breeder Robert Ness Passes Away - Cowsmo

Esteemed Ayrshire Breeder Robert Ness Passes Away

Robert Earle Ness of Terrace Bank Farm, a 4X Master Breeder Ayrshire Herd in Howick, QC, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2018, at the age of 90. 
NESS, Robert Earle 1927 -2018
Bobby passed away peacefully on May 24, 2018, at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of Thyra and the late Joan. Loving father of Larry (Cecile Antink), Pamela (Neil Richardson), Carole (Glen Tannahill) and Linda (Daniel Lussier). Dear grandfather of Bradley (Monique), Ian (Amanda), Eric (Allyson), Jason (Claudelle), Serena (Mathew), Andrew, the late Yvonne, Robert, Keesha (Steven), Kyle, Jake and Kate. Dear great-grandfather of Luke, Malcolm, Asher and Liara. He also cherished each and every member of his bonus family the Tolhursts. Survived by his brother Owen, brother-in-law Brian and sisters-in-law Shirley and Millie.

He will be remembered for his passion for family, Ayrshires and sports and for his ability to recognize potential in people and help them achieve it. Visitation from the McGerrigle Funeral Home Inc., Ormstown on Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 6 to 9 p.m. A celebration of his life will be held at the Howick United Church, Howick on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the COOP Santé Familiale Howick, 70 A rue Lambton, Howick, QC J0S 1G0 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Notes of encouragement can be left for the family at the Terrace Bank Farm Facebook page

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