ROSS, David Allan (Rossie) Of Martinborough.
On 27 July 2020, suddenly at Wairarapa Hospital, 2 days before his 72nd birthday.
Dearly loved partner and best mate of Lesley. Loved husband of the late Wendy Ross (née Liverton).
Loved father of Lu and Ollie and loved and respected by their mother Wendy Hume.
Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many.
A special thanks to: Dr Robert Weinkove, Debra Morriss, all at the Malaghan Institute and the staff of the Cancer Unit Ward 3 Wellington Hospital for their commitment to David’s trial; to Dr Steve Philip and his wonderful team at the Martinborough Medical Centre for their care of David over these past years; to Wuss and her marvelous team for their care on those monthly Monday meetings; and the wider Wairarapa Hospital team who were there for us on Monday 27th .
In lieu of flowers a donation to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, PO Box 7060, Newtown, Wellington 6242 would be appreciated and may be left at the service or visit www.malaghan.org.nz
A celebration of Rossie’s life will be held at Brackenridge, White Rock Rd, Martinborough on Monday 3 August 2020 at 2.00pm followed by private cremation. Messages to the Ross family C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or can be left here on his tribute page

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM THE FAMILY
Lesley, Lu , Ollie and families wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who have supported them during their recent loss of David. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
We have appreciated the lovely personal messages of sympathy, cards, flowers, baking, phone calls, visits, the marvellous garden girls, and our Palliser Estate family for their support . For donations made to the Malaghan Institute www.malaghan.org.nz we thank you.
A special thanks to: Reverend Maggie Smith for her gentle guidance and mentoring; to all who contributed to making the celebration of David’s life so meaningful and personal, particularly to Jimmy and Dermot who got us sorted; to Peter and Jenny Giddens and their team at the Richmond Funeral home for keeping us on track, and to those who travelled from near and far to be with us at this time.
We wish to thank everyone who has cared for David during the last 6 years. It has been an amazing journey.
A special thank you to Dr Robert Weinkove and Debra Morriss and the staff of the Cancer Unit, Ward 3 Wellington Hospital. Dr Steve Philip and his wonderful team at the Martinborough Medical Centre and the lovely girls at Unichem Martinborough. A special thanks to Wuss and her team at the Day Procedure Unit at Masterton Hospital for those monthly top ups and looking after David. We also wish to acknowledge the medical support team that looked after David in his final moments. We are comforted that Rossi has touched the lives of so many wonderful people. Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement to each and every one of you.

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 3/08/2020 2:00 p.m. Brackenridge White Rock Rd Martinborough