Errington, Herbert “Ross” (Age 96, Lucknow)

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, Jim and Harold Errington, and Jean Henderson 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, 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.

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