John Ross Keys
elevated h90OR October 7, 1954 – April 16, 2019
elevated h90OR Visitation
Friday April 26, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm
elevated h90OR Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated h90OR Funeral Mass
Saturday April 27, 2019 at 1:30pm
elevated h90OR Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated h90OR Reception
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home – Following the Mass
elevated h90OR Obituary
elevated h90OR J. Ross “Moose” Keys
elevated h90OR The Keys family is sad to announce the passing of J. Ross Keys at his home on April 16, 2019. The son of John and Lera, and one of the world’s kindest souls, he will be missed by everyone who knew him, especially his wife Teresa, children Christine and Michael, and his siblings Bob (June) and Kathryn deVries (Bart). A dedicated Mechanical Engineer, a lover of politics, and a brilliant man, Ross could make anyone laugh until they cried. His stories and laughter will be missed, but never forgotten. Go Vikings! In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in Ross’ name to the charity of your choice, because he always gave to anyone who asked.
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So very sad to hear the news. Worked with Ross on many projects over the last 25 years, no finer person to work with. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Teresa and family.
So very sad Teresa, Christine and Michael. Your Dad and husband was a wonderful man who Nip knew all his life and I knew for 48 years, his memories will live on in your hearts and minds forever.
We are thinking of you and so sorry we can’t be there to support you. We are not leaving Florida until May 2
Our thoughts are with you, we will miss him!!
Nip and Bev
My condolences to Moose’s wife and children and the entire family.
Although it’s been many years since I enjoyed conversation and laughs with Moose, I recall a genuine and kind soul with a smile to lighten up any room.
RIP, Ross, you will be missed.
I was very sad and shocked to hear of Ross’ passing. I worked with Ross on many projects over the years and got to know what an amazing guy he was with a great sense of humor. Please accept my deepest condolences to your family’s loss. Rest in peace.
I was shocked and sad to hear of Ross’ passing. My sincere condolences to his family.
I worked with Ross, over the years, on Propane issues. I had great respect for his knowledge and professionalism. But more important, he was a great guy.
Christine we are so sad to hear the news of your dad’s passing.
We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Ann Robinson
Teresa and family
We were so sad to hear that Ross had passed away.
Our condolences to you at this time.
He was a genuine soul.
A flood of memories pour over me as I think back on the 110 Venturers group of which Moose was a key member. Always able to deliver a laugh in our weekly meetings and a bruising body check in our floor hockey games, I am deeply saddened by his passing. But I will treasure the legacy of his infectious smile always. My prayers are with the family in the days ahead. Rest in peace my good friend.
Peter
Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences to all of the family. He was a very special man and he will be truly missed. Even though we didn’t get to see each other much I loved you all
Love
Edna
My condolences go out to his family .I always enjoyed talking to Ross .He was truly a sincere and
thoughtful person
Ross will be missed ,my condolences to his family
We are so sad to hear about Ross’s passing. Ross was loved by everyone he touched. I have fond memories of Ross living with our family in the 70’s while he attended Carleton U for a year. It was like having another playful big brother around who would drive us places, take us skiing and make us laugh. He was always such a good-natured bright light who will be remembered for his wit, generosity and soft loving ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ross’s family at this difficult time. Love Randy, Victoria, Annabel and Evan Scott
So saddened to learn of this news. A great friend and wonderful man. Heaven is a better place today.
So sorry to read the sad news that Ross has passed away.
I grew up with Moose, Bob and Kathy on Thursfield and then Rykert Cres , as well as following him through public and high school.
He was a good man.
To Teresa, Christine and Michael, Bob, Kathy , please accept heartfelt condolences.
J.R. (John) Saul
Collingwood, Ontario
My condolences to the Keys family. I grew up with them on Thursfield and then Rykert Crescent. Many fun street hockey games were played! Moose/ Ross was such a kind, love-able guy, like a big brother at times. Very difficult time ahead.
Sympathies
Beverley Govan (Saul)
Ann and Jim Machan
Ann and I want to express our sorrow at the sudden passing of Ross a true friend and working companion. He was honest, loyal and great to be with and we shall truly miss his warm smile and genuine laugh.
Ann and I want to express our sorrow at the sudden passing of Ross, a true friend and working companion. He was honest, loyal and great to be with and we shall truly miss his warm smile and genuine laugh.
Ann and Jim Machan
I was very fortunate to work with Ross on many projects for many years. We had our own team, and Ross was the integral link. Over the years, Ross and I became great friends, we shared many laughs together, we shared a love of music, along with discussions about our families.
Ross had an infectious laugh, and his knowledge in the propane industry was 2nd to none.
Ross will certainly be missed.
My condolences to you and your family.
Teresa… wow. I send you strength to find your peace. Much love, Joanne Penney (McCurdy)
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Ross’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you mourn your loss. We have many fond memories of his kindness and wonderful sense of humour.
Sincerely, Brad and Bonnie Selwood
We were saddened to hereof Ross’s passing. Our condolences toTeresa, Christine and Michael.
Ross was a warm, generous person.
Dear Kathy and Bob – and families,
I was so sorry to read this sad, sad news in the Star this morning.
We are thinking of you all, Ross/Moose and old Rykert days.
Sincere sympathy to you and to Teresa, Christine and Michael.
Take good care; God Bless.
I never knew who Ross was for years – he was always just Moose! Typical Leasider to be known by nick name only! Moose was a kind and gentle soul. He always treated his younger brother Bob’s friends with kindness and respect and he was always genuinely interested in what you were up to in life. I can still see Moose running down the field at LHS, football in hand, and several would be tacklers trying to take him down – he was a force and he will no doubt be missed by family and friends. Peace be with you.
I will miss Moose, he was a wonderful guy and a fellow Elvis fan. My thoughts go out to his family. Boskung will miss him.
Steve Dies
So sorry for your loss, we were so shocked and saddened when we heard. Our sincerest condolences to Teresa, Christine, Michael and all extended family members.
Brad and Bonnie Selwood
So sorry to hear or Ross’s passing.
My condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.
LIke so many of us, it was a great privilege to be able to consider Ross a friend. His solid character, mechanical mind and gentle spirit were hallmarks of the man I knew him as; “Blueprint – Keys”. You will be sadly missed by so many including your propane industry friends. My sincerest condolences to Teresa and the family.
Very Sorry to hear about Ross. Please accept my condolences Teresa.
Ross (Moose) was a very gentle and kind man, and always thoughtful to all. We had a lot of laughs in the earlier days, and I know he will be remembered with fond memories. Theresa, Michael, Christine… from our family to yours our prayers and thoughts are with you. To Bob and Kathy, I know that the memories you shared growing up, will always be with you both in your hearts. We have lost a super guy…
We worked with Ross for many years. He helped us get our business started and grow it. Sad and sorry to hear about his passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Raffi Nalbandian
Empack Spraytech inc.
The Keys Family, Teresa Christine & Michael.
Please know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers my sincerest condolences for an incredibly great loss. I”LL never forget Moose he was like a Big Brother I never had, he was so kind to me and my family that I have tears just thinking of him at this time. I could tell you hundreds of stories about Moose, and each one funnier than the next, he always brighten your day, I will miss that.
Very saddened to hear about passing away of Ross. He was an excellent mechanical engineer and a wonderful person. Worked
with him on many projects over last 20 years. He will be missed.
My deepest heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to his entire family.
Ross (Moose) you were a true friend and gentle soul. I have many fond memories of our childhood growing up on Thursfield Crescent. We would ride our bikes, play marbles, road hockey at the Rykert circle and of course football in Serena Gundy. I’ve lost a true friend. Teresa, Michael and Christine my heart goes out to you for your loss.
Theresa and Michael – thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Ross was genuinely a great man. God gives life and he takes life, only he knows best. Please accept our sincerest condolences
One of my oldest and best friends, a person I admired throughout all the years I knew him, for his kindness, his intellect and his passion for many things in life – sports, music, politics, his family and his friends. I cannot count the number of good times we had in life, from high school days at LHS, scouting and venturers at the 110th, university experiences in engineering, cottaging at Boshkung, Gull Lake or Shadow Lake, going to concerts……. So many memories, so many laughs….Such a good man, one of those rare people in life whom everyone loved, without exception. My deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to Teresa, Michael and Christine, and to Bob and June, Kathy and Bart. I will miss him ….. rest in peace my dear friend….
Our sincere condolences to the Keys family. Ross’ knowledge, skill and contribution to the propane industry will be sorely missed by many of us. We will endeavour to continue his legacy in this field. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So many memories come rushing back to me. I’m smiling thru tears as I think of them all. I must have spent as much time at 113 as I did at 105 Rykert not to mention most summers at Boshkung. I loved Ross like a big brother As well as the whole Keys family. He was such a kind and gentle soul. He put up with Kathy and I constantly bugging him with only a hint of frustration.
To all that loved him, please except my very deepest condolences May his soul Rest In Peace
to the entire Keys family,
very sad news and my sincerest condolences to Bob, Kathy and to Ross’s wife Teresa and his son Michael and daughter Christine.
I, like many here, grew up in Leaside just down the street from the Keys family. Many wonderful memories from those days, including road hockey in the Rykert Circle (with freshly made steam-curved sticks courtesy of the Keys household) and Moose’s great intellect, sense of humor and his passion for sports and music. I still see him in his Vikes sweater honoring Terry Kath of the band Chicago. And that great laugh and smile – unforgettable.
A good man gone far too soon. May God rest his soul.
Gary Wilsher
Sedona AZ USA
Keysal: I just learned of the news about Moose through Gary Wilsher. Moose and I last spoke at John’s memorial service in 2012. So special that both of you were at that event. I am truly sorry for the loss Keysal. He was always very kind to me. I recall with fondness a time that he and I went for a run in the valley and I had him doing a series of jump moves that I swear, looking back on it, could have resulted in a broken ankle. But he did them, and well! I too see him being the ‘go-to-guy’ on the football field at LHS, 3-4 opponents hanging off of him as he made extra yardage, play after play. I also admired how he gutted out the completion of his degree in Ottawa. His humour was beyond compare. The world is a lesser place because of his absence.
Dear Teresa and family.
I was very surprised and sad to find out that Ross passed away. I was surfing the net yesterday (Nov. 11, 2021) and by chance came across his obit. Ross was honest, very technically competent and he loved his family. A fine human being.
Friends and business associates will always fondly remember him.