KING, Ross Edgar – Age 88, of Meadowvale, Annapolis Co., passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at home. Born in Lady Cove, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Rubin and Annie (Jenkins) King. Ross had served with the Military Police in the Canadian Armed Forces for 25 years, with postings at several military bases across Canada and overseas. He later worked as a counsellor in the detox unit at Kings Regional Rehabilitation Centre and for 30 years owned and operated his own hobby farm growing vegetables. Ross was an avid curler and was a past member of Markland Lodge No. 99, A.F. & A.M., Kingston and the Philae Shriners. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, the former Elizabeth M. "Betty" Elliott; daughter, Deborah (Jerry) Jarsez, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sharon (Scott) Howden, Ottawa, Ont.; sons, Fred (Holly) King, Kingston; Carl (Jackie) King, Stayner, Ont.; stepchildren, Kathy (Rob) McKinley, Bramber; Wendy (Rick) Robicheau, Doucetteville; Janet (Colin) Lowe and Darren Wallace, both of Meadowvale; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; sisters, Muriel Reid and Joan Burt, both of Newfoundland; Melvina (Nathan) Marsden, New Brunswick; brother, Jack King, Newfoundland/Alberta; several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sister, Gert; brothers, Roy and Carl. Visitation will take place from 7-9 p.m., Friday evening in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, 902-825-3448, from where the memorial service will take place 2 p.m., Saturday, December 8, with Rev. Danny Smith officiating. Family flowers only, donations in his memory may be made to Kings Co. S.P.C.A. or to Victorian Order of Nurses, Annapolis Valley Branch. An online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com