Herbert “Ross” Errington
A Private Family Funeral Service will be held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow.

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, Ontario
In Memory of
Herbert “Ross” Errington
January 28th, 1929 - February 9th, 2025

Place of Death

Huron Hospice, Bender House.

Obituary

Herbert "Ross" Errington, formerly of Lucknow, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 9, 2025 at Huron Hospice, Bender House in His 97th year. He was born January 28, 1929 in West Wawanosh Township.

Survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Elaine (Little), and children Lorene (Doug Casemore), Deb (Ron Takalo), Valerie (Michael Tanner), and Steve & Shelly Errington. Also greatly missed by 12 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. Survived by sister-in-law and brother-in-law Linda & John MacDonald.
Predeceased by parents Victor & Vera Errington, siblings Violet Durnin, Jean Henderson, Jim and Harold Errington, and sisters-in-law Evelyn Grey, Helen Kuik, Lorna Stroeder and Joyce Hackett.
Ross attended Stratford Teachers College to pursue his teaching career. He started teaching at Fordyce in a one room schoolhouse. Ross finished his career after 36 years of teaching at Brookside Public School.
 
Ross dedicated many hours to the St. Helen’s Snowmobile Club, Lucknow Agricultural Society, Lucknow Craft Festival, Lucknow Fall Fair, Horticultural Society and weekend recreational hockey for kids, as well as local and regional field day events. Ross & Elaine enjoyed many years of camping, square dancing, hobby farming and many, many years of planting potatoes.

A Private Family Funeral Service will be conducted by Jeff Hawkins at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow.
Spring Interment at Greenhill Cemetery. 
In Lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Huron Hospice, Bender House, Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, or the Lucknow United Church.

Donations

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  Huron Hospice Bender House

 Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation

 Lucknow United Church

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Message from Jean and Andre Delbergue2025-02-19 16:00:07
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Ross.
Message from Kathy Dumigan2025-02-19 08:56:56
So sorry to hear of Ross's passing. I remember then as a child when I was at Grandma B's (Belle Badman) Then I recognized them at the grocery store where I work. I tried to always say Hi to them when they were in. Have missed seeing them the last few years. They always brought back good memories.
Message from Susan (Irvin) Handsor2025-02-18 10:53:36
Elaine and family. Our condolences to you all. Ross and Elaine where friends with my parents in Square Dancing, The Lucknow Agriculture Society and so many other activities over the years. Ross' smile and sense of humour was present at their gatherings, someone you could always count on. Susan and Harvey Handsor
Message from Suzanne and Bill Andrew2025-02-16 07:44:49
Elaine and family, Our sincere condolences on your loss of Ross. Thinking of all of you.
Message from Suzanne and Bill Andrew2025-02-15 16:44:55
Elaine and family, Our sincere condolences on your loss of Ross. Thinking of all of you.
Message from Suzanne and Bill Andrew2025-02-15 13:09:37
Elaine and family, Our sincere condolences on your loss of Ross. Thinking of all of you.
Message from Andrew Creighton2025-02-14 12:35:04
Dear Errington Famliy, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and condolences are with all of you. I will always remember Ross as having a quick wit and and always ready for a good chuckle. I have many great memories of spending time in your family home as a teenager and think of those memories fondly. Andrew and Marie Creighton
Message from Mary Anne (Alton) and Sandy Lemm2025-02-14 10:50:55
Our deepest sympathy to Elaine and family. I have so many memories of Ross growing up. And we cherish the Blue Jay's lawn chair we have that Ross made years ago. It was a gift from mom one year for Christmas. You are all in our thoughts.
Message from Lois & Bob Sinclair2025-02-14 10:11:59
Elaine & family. So sorry to hear of your news. I remember going to St. Helens with Mom to pick up the potato planter to plant our rows in our garden. It certainly helped. Ross was a great teacher. We were so happy he was able to join our Grade 8 reunions. Lots to fun and memories shared. Condolences to all. Lois
Message from Donna Sue Errington2025-02-13 12:27:19
To Aunt Elaine and all the family Our sincere sympathies to all of you at this difficult time. Love from Donna Sue and Rick.
Message from Lynne (Anderson) and Steve Mann2025-02-12 18:39:51
Sending sympathy to Elaine and the Errington family in your time of loss. As my Grade 5 teacher at Brookside Ross was able to offer us experiences that were new to many of us. From a Valentine's Day box social to square dancing in gym class we benefitted from his unique teaching ideas. Thinking of you all as you celebrate his life.
Message from Gord and Ruth Baxter2025-02-11 20:56:58
Dear Elaine and Families, so sorry to hear about Ross’s passing. Sending our sincerest sympathies. Ruth and Gord
Message from Connie Tasker2025-02-11 20:14:56
Lorene and the Errington family we would like to offer our condolences in your loss of Ross. May you find comfort and smiles in your memories!!!
Message from Diane Ferguson2025-02-11 15:13:05
Sincere Sympathy to Elaine and all the family. So many wonderful memories to cherish in seventy-three years of marriage. Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Message from Wayne and Lois Tebbutt2025-02-11 14:50:49
Dear Elaine and Family: We were sorry to hear of Ross's passing. Our sincere condolences.
Message from Lloyd & Jackie Harbron2025-02-11 13:54:50
Elaine & Family; our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this sad time .Ross was a very special person, he sure loved his square dancing and camping ! Cherish all your wonderful, happy memories! Take care, Elaine.
Message from Louise Conley2025-02-11 11:57:29
My deepest sympathy to Elaine and your children and their families. Mr Errington, I say this with much respect because that is who he was to me for seven years at Fordyce school, rest in peace.
Message from Linda Gutscher2025-02-11 11:05:53
So sorry for your loss
Message from Rose Hayes2025-02-11 09:55:48
Our deepest sympathies to Elaine and family ,may your many wonderful memories get you through this difficult time . Rose and Beth Hayes
Message from Lynda Croskill2025-02-11 08:38:17
My condolences to Elaine, Lorene, Debbie, Valerie , Steve & their families. You can be very proud of the long & community spent life of your Husband & Dad. My family enjoyed many of those potatoes planted & harvested by Ross , Elaine & family. Lynda Croskill (Lyons)
Message from Karla Riegling Hogan2025-02-11 07:40:35
My sincere condolences Elaine and all of your family.
Message from Marilyn & Kevin Ashley & family2025-02-11 07:31:22
Dear Shelly & Steve & family, Ross lived a full life, may he rest easy now. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sincerely, Marilyn & Kevin, Jenna & CJ, Zak
Message from Jeancondolences to Elaine and family. I enjoyed my seven public school student. 2025-02-10 23:05:59
Message from Karen and Allan Webster2025-02-10 22:55:48
Dear Elaine and family We have many memories of Ross ranging from Allan’s school days when the West Wawanosh schools played ball with each other right through to our square dancing days. Our sympathies on your loss.
Message from Karen and Allan Webster2025-02-10 21:20:17
Dear Elaine and family We have many memories of Ross ranging from Allan’s school days when the West Wawanosh schools played ball with each other right through to our square dancing days. Our sympathies on your loss.
Message from Dianne Stacey2025-02-10 19:41:14
I would like to offer my condolences to all the Errington family on the passing of your father and grandfather. My thoughts are with you all.
Message from Margot Messenger2025-02-10 19:20:34
Deepest sympathies to Elaine and family on your loss. I will always remember Ross and Dad working together at the various LAS functions. God Bless Margot Messenger & Earl Lloyd
Message from Dayle & Jeff Taylor2025-02-10 16:55:12
Elaine, Lorene, Deb, Val, Steve and families -- our deepest sympathies to everyone on Ross's passing. So many great memories of growing up in St. Helen's. He will be missed.
Message from Nancy MacLennan2025-02-10 15:40:11
My sympathies to Elaine and all your family at this time of deep loss. Angus, if he were alive; would want me to tell you that he really enjoyed having Ross on staff at Brookside Public School. My thoughts and prayers are with you Elaine as you look back over 73 years. Nancy MacLennan
Message from Marie gear2025-02-10 15:32:10
we were so sorry to hear of the death of your father. Sounds like he had a wonderful life and a large legacy….. Marie Gear and Larry Cerson
Message from Joanne and Rod McDonagh 2025-02-10 14:28:31
Elaine and family members, sorry to read of Ross’s passing. He lived a long and good life of community involvement. He will be missed. Enjoy your many memories.
Message from Sharon and Jim McDonald2025-02-10 13:56:16
Elaine and family, Our condolences on the passing of Ross. It was great to get to know Elaine and Ross through Modern Square dancing, an activity that he enjoyed and put a lot of time into bringing support to the Huron-Bruce Swingers. Ross had a long life which will generate many, many memories for so many. Rest in Peace Ross. Sharon and Jim McDonald, Teeswater.
Message from Mary (Purdon) Gaunt & Don Gaunt2025-02-10 13:33:46
To The Errington Family, My sympathy to you on the passing of Ross. I have many memories of Ross when he was my Grade 8 teacher at S.S.#3 West Wawanosh School in 1961-62. Remember when students including Ross would have a good old baseball game during school lunch break, sometimes playing beyond the 1:00 pm. school bell. Always admired his penmanship! Mary (Purdon) Gaunt & Don Gaunt daughter of Bill & Mildred Purdon
Message from Mary (Purdon) Gaunt & Don Gaunt2025-02-10 13:23:41
To The Errington Family, My sympathy to you on the passing of Ross. I have many memories of Ross when he was my Grade 8 teacher at S.S.#3 West Wawanosh School in 1961-62. Remember when students including Ross would have a good old baseball game during school lunch break, sometimes playing beyond the 1:00 pm. school bell. Always admired his penmanship! Mary (Purdon) Gaunt & Don Gaunt daughter of Bill & Mildred Purdon
Message from Janet (Farrish) Versolatto2025-02-10 13:21:34
My sincere sympathy to Elaine and Family
Message from Judy (Wardell )Howie2025-02-10 13:18:16
Elaine: Sincere sympathy to you and your Family. Judy.
Message from Doug and Brenda Tiffin2025-02-10 12:51:27
We would like to offer our condolences to all the Errington families on the passing of Ross. Our thoughts are with you all. Doug & Brenda Tiffin Barbara Niergarth
Message from Sheila Clarke2025-02-10 12:07:25
To Elaine and family, my deep sympathy on Ross' passing. He was truly a cornerstone of Brookside, and a delight to know and teach with. That mischievous grin made the day :) Denis and I also enjoyed square dancing with you both.
Message from Ken and Lila Procter2025-02-10 11:40:59
Our deepest sympathy to Elaine and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. "Mr. Errington" was my grade 5 teacher and my hockey coach. He was an awesome teacher, coach, and friend. Thanks for the memories!
Message from Bryan and Vana Gammie2025-02-10 11:20:25
Sympathy to the Errington family on the loss of Ross. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish all those wonderful memories.
Message from Terry Nother2025-02-10 09:26:32
God bless your family as you endure this loss. May the Lord grant you His peace and direct you to His loving arms, as you grieve the loss of this beloved gentleman.
Message from Paul and Donna Inglis2025-02-10 09:18:28
Thinking of the entire family and sending our condolences. So many memories. Take care
Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison 2025-02-10 08:55:25
Our sincere condolences to the families. You will all have great memories.
Message from Lori Melitzer2025-02-10 08:07:49
My sincere sympathy to Elaine & family. Special memories of school days at Brookside and fall fairs seeing Ross & Elaine. Thinking of you all. Lori (Hackett) Melitzer St.Jacobs
Message from Barb Van Diepenbeek 2025-02-10 07:42:03
Sincerest condolences to the Errington family.
Message from Linda Carter2025-02-10 07:26:53
So sorry to all of you for your loss. He was a wonderful man and spent many hours at their home as a kid. So hard losing a parent no matter what age we are. He had an amazing long life but sure will be missed!
Message from Christie Messenger-MacGregor2025-02-10 07:18:22
Elaine and Family, Our condolences on your loss. Ross was an outstanding community member, who did so much for so many. Our thoughts are with you.
Message from Betty Bateson2025-02-10 07:10:54
My condolences to Ross's family. He was a lovely man and will be missed.
Message from James and Shannon kuik2025-02-09 23:06:11
Elaine and family so sorry for your loss thinking of you’s The Kuik’s
Message from Marybelle Cranston2025-02-09 21:37:08
Our sympathy to the Errington family at this time. As you gather for your Dads passing let your memories bring you together. Marybelle, Tenille and Terry
Message from Ron and Janice Hewitt2025-02-09 17:49:31
Our deepest sympathy to Elaine and all your family. It was a privilege to get to know you and Ross through Modern Square Dancing. We were part of the Kincardine club and looked forward to times when our clubs got together.
Message from Doug and Nancy Aitchison 2025-02-09 17:39:30
Our sincere condolences to the families. You will all have great memories.
Message from Pat Livingston2025-02-09 17:32:09
My sincere sympathies to Elaine and family on the passing of Ross. Pat Livingston
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