Arthur K. Ross, Jr.

Arthur K. Ross, Jr., 94, husband of the late Jane S. (Dockerty) Ross, died peacefully at his home on Thursday  August 11, 2022.  Born on  February 19, 1928  he was the son of the late Arthur K. Sr. and Ida B. (Walker) Ross.

     Mr. Ross was a life-long resident of Ipswich. He was a veteran of World War II having honorably served in the Army.   He and his wife started the Arthur Ross Law Office in Ipswich in the late 1950’s.  Mr. Ross was Clerk of the 3rd. District Court of Essex County.  He was an avid trombone player.  Mr. Ross was predeceased by his wife Jane on  June 29, 2018.

     Mr. Ross is survived by his 2 sons and their wives:  Peter M. and Dianne Ross, John W. and Susan Ross all of Ipswich.  Also survived by his 4 grandchildren:  James Ross, John Ross, Jr., Alexandra “Dolly” Ross and Samuel White.  In addition he survived by his sister  Priscilla Lindquist of Hampstead, NH and many nieces and nephews.  Mr. Ross was also predeceased by his son  Timothy Burnham Ross, his daughter  Elizabeth Ross White, his brother  Philip Ross and his sister Frances Norcross.

     A graveside service followed by military honors will be held Tuesday  August 16th.  at  10:00 A.M.  in the Cowles Memorial Cemetery  29 Town Farm Road, Ipswich.  Visiting hours will be Monday  August 15th.  from  5:00 to 7:00 P.M. in the Morris Funeral Home  45 North Main Street, Ipswich, relatives and friends are respectfully invited.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Mr. Ross’s name to:  First Church of Christ, Scientist, Ipswich  P.O. Box 408  Ipswich, MA  01938.  To send a letter of condolence to the Ross family please go to:  MorrisFH.com .

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