David Ross, Toronto Fire Official and FDIC Associate Advisory Board Member, Passes Away

David Ross, a well-respected district chief with the Toronto (Ontario, Canada) Fire Department and former FDIC associate advisory board member, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 17.

David was the beloved son of Valerie and Gordon Ross, loving father of Noah and Ariel, dear brother and brother- in-law of Michael and Nancy Ross, and devoted uncle to Logan, Jehred and Rachel, Kendra and Dean, Tyler and Jess, and Michelle.

David was a dedicated district fire chief in charge of health and safety for the Toronto Fire Department. He was a respected teacher at Centennial College and Lecturer in Canada and the U.S.

Memorial donations may be made to the David Ross Memorial Fund c/o Temple Sinai, 416-487-4161.

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