Matheson, Ross MacLeod – Aberdeen, Inverness Co. Passed peacefully away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Alderwood Rest Home, Baddeck. Born September 9, 1947 in Inverness, he was a son of the late Norman and Joanna (MacLeod) Matheson. Ross was a loving husband, father and grandfather- a friend to all who knew him. Known for his wit, storytelling and kindness to all. Ross was a people person and had a remarkable memory. He was a member of Sircom Lodge #66, Whycocomagh and Causeway Shriner Club. He is survived by his wife, Wilma (Pearo); son, Stephen, grandchild, Lily Margaret; Stephen’s Mom, Janet (MacAulay) Matheson; daughter, Angela (Doug), grandchild, Bodhi; Wilma’s children, Stacey (Melissa) grandchildren, Nathaniel, Mason and Zackery; Kim (Eugene), grandchild, Darriene; sister, Marilyn MacCuspic, niece, Norma, grandnephew, Dudley; sister’s-in-law; Diane Rouse, Margie Ellis, Shirley (Frank) Chandler, Melody (Kenny) Ferguson, Linda Pearo; brothers-in-law, Sheldon Pearo (Colleen), John Robert (Sylvia) Pearo, Barry Campbell and Donald N. MacDonald; extended family, Bruce and Dorothy MacLellan; their children, Amy, Denise, Kelly and Robin; Gordie Ellis and family. Besides his parents Ross was predeceased by his son, Daniel Scott (1980); sisters-in-law, Elaine Campbell, Patsy MacDonald, Sharon Pearo; brothers-in-law, Timmie Pearo, Gary Ellis and Gordon Rouse. Thanks to Dr. Roland Genge, Dr. Ritter and Cathy MacMillian Hospice Nurse, Alderwood staff and Victoria County Memorial Hospital for Ross’s excellent care. In keeping with Covid-19 restrictions there will be no visitation. All attendees will be asked to provide their names and telephone numbers upon arrival at the church for the funeral service. Seating is limited to a maximum of 50 people. Social distancing protocols are to be followed and masks are mandatory. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2021 from Little Narrows Presbyterian Church with Margie Maclntyre, LLWL officiating. Burial to follow in the Little Narrows Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Ross may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation There will be no visitation Service Information Service Date Tuesday, January 5, 2021 Service Time 11 a.m. Service Location Little Narrows Presbyterian Church Burial Information Burial Date January 5, 2021 Burial Time Following funeral service Burial Location Little Narrows Cemetery