1957 – 2026
Brent G. Ross of Moncton, NB passed away at Protem Memory Care Home on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with his wife and sons by his side. Born in Moncton he was the son of the late Garfield and Fay (MacDonald) Ross.
Brent graduated from Moncton High School in 1975. He then started pilot training and then held the position of Flight Instructor at The Moncton Flight College.
In 1980 Brent decided to become an Air Traffic Controller and started his training. After 9 months he was sent to CYHZ (Halifax Tower) for check out as new Air Traffic Controller. He then took a position as an Air Traffic Controller in CYYT (Saint John’s NL) as a tower controller, 1983-1991.
When he returned to his home province of NB, he decided to take his ATC experience to a different section and started training as a Low Level Air Traffic Controller at Moncton Centre (ACC Riverview NB) and certified there and continued his work from 1991- 2014. He retired April 1st, 2014.
Brent loved travelling. He enjoyed Paris France, Acapulco Mexico and many Caribbean adventures mainly to Grand Cayman, Barbados and Jamaica.
Brent is survived by his wife and best friend of 30 years, Shawne (Martin); two sons, Sean (Stephanie) of Trenton, ON, Brian of Dieppe; sisters, Bonnie Smith (Ken) of Woodstock, NB, Sandra MacCallum (late Kenny) of North Carolina, Debbie Yetman (Calvin) of Irishtown, NB; grandchildren, Lexi and Emmett both of Trenton, ON; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Brent was predeceased by a sister, Karen Larkin and two nieces Jacklyn and Elizabeth.
Funeral arrangements are under the professional care and direction of Fergusons Riverview Funeral Centre & Fergusons Crematorium, 214 Pine Glen Rd., Riverview, NB, E1B 1V6, (506-857-9544) where you’re welcome to join the family on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a celebration of Brent’s life between the hours of 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Brent made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.FergusonsRiverview.com.
