Ross McWhirter
1925–1975 (age 50)
Biography
Ross McWhirter, born in 1925, co-founded a renowned reference work that celebrated the achievements and stories of ordinary people, bringing curiosity and order to a world hungry for knowledge. As a writer and broadcaster, he believed deeply in the power of information to uplift communities and inspire civic pride.
His life, cut short in 1975, still resonates through the pages he helped publish and the encouragement he gave to others to learn and share. Many remember him at New Southgate Cemetery for his sharp mind, his commitment to facts, and the warmth with which he greeted strangers and friends alike.