Lydia Ross Obituary

We announce the death of Lydia Ross of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, who passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 85. Lydia will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lydia Ross to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruben Ross and Merle Ross (MacLeod); her niece Colleen Ross MacDonald; Graham MacDonald. She is survived by: her friend Karen Thibodeau of New Glasgow; her sister Emily MacKay; her nephew Bruce MacKay; her niece Donna Ann MacKay of Halifax; her great-nephews, Jarrett MacDonald (Krista) of Windsor and Cohen MacDonald (Anna) of Dartmouth; her great-niece Lauren MacDonald (Dave) of Fall River; and her pets, Simba and Lily.

Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit c/o Aberdeen Health Foundation (https://aberdeenhealthfoundation.ca) or the CNIB.