ROSS, James H. “Jim”, of Beverly, formerly of Winthrop, January 27, 2011. Beloved husband of Claire E. (Magee) Ross. Devoted father of Anne M. Koen and her husband Robert of Danvers, James H. “Jim” Ross Jr. and his wife Melissa of Wakefield, Michael F. Ross and his wife Karyl and Gregory Ross and his wife Audrey all of Danvers. Dear brother of Charles L. Ross of King George, VA, and the late Louise Heath. Adored grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 1great-grandaughter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St WINTHROP, on Monday at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section).In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston 75 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA, 01923 or to St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St, Winthrop, MA, 02152. Visiting hours are Sun only 4-8pm. Jim was a US Army Air Corps/Air Force Veteran of WWII, discharged with a rank of T/Sgt., Life member of the Winthrop Knights of Columbus #162, the Vittori Rocci V.F.W. Post #56 of Beverly, and a member of the 1st graduating class of Boston University’s Engineering School. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.