Ross Bayley

We sadly announce the passing of Donald Ross Bayley on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in his 84th year.  Ross passed away at Brightshores Hospital peacefully with all his family by his side.  Beloved husband of Anna Ruth (McAllister) and loving father to Christa and her husband Brian Greve of Owen Sound and Douglas and his fiancée Beth of Hamilton.  Very proud Papa to Rachel (Matt Brown), Hannah, Payton and Moira and great-papa to Bianca and Bridget Brown. A special Uncle Ross to Marty McAllister and his son Liam of London.  Ross will also be dearly missed by his second family, Doreen Ringel (the late Del) and family, Ron and Donelda Steffler, Paul and Jane Fortune.  Ross retired at the age of 65 after 50 years as a watch repairer, clockmaker and engraver at DC Taylor Jewellers. He continued with his love of fishing with his late brother, George, metal detecting, puffball hunting and an avid Blue Jay’s ballgame watcher.  Ross was the second youngest of 9 children and born in a farmhouse on the west rocks of Owen Sound.  He enjoyed telling us many stories of his younger years.  Though thankfully his final journey was brief, he was well taken care of to the end.  A huge thank you to the staff at Summit Place Lodge and the hospital staff in the Emergency Dept, Unit 6.1 and the palliative care team for their compassionate care with Ross and our family.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce would be appreciated.  Arrangements entrusted to Grey Bruce Cremation and Burial Services, www.greybrucecremation.com.