Mrs. Rita Ross

Funeral Location:St Raphael's Roman Catholic Church in Blackville

Resting Location:Father A. A. Mc Kinnon Memorial Room

Wishes:Alzheimer's Society

In Moncton, NB, Rita Florence Ross passed away on November 21st, 2006 at the Moncton City Hospital with family close by her side. Born in Blackville in 1917, she was the daughter of the late James Underhill and the late Ellen (Stephens) Underhill. Rita was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by three brothers, Roy, Burton and Hilton Underhill, her husband Harold (Hally) Ross and one granddaughter Angela.
She was a long time member and Past President of the CWL, a member of Saint Raphael’s Parish Council, as well as a dedicated volunteer with the Saint John Ambulance Brigade receiving the Priory vote of thanks and Most Venerable Order for volunteer services rendered.
Rita is survived by two sons, Gilbert ( Jill ) of Halifax, Rodney (Debbie) of Blackville, five daughters, Carol Nesbit(Wayne) of St. John’s Newfoundland, Judy Cavanaugh (Ron ), Bathurst, Ellen Underhill ( Daryl ) Moncton, Janice Ross of Saint John, Deborah Landau ( Peter ) of Fredericton, as well as 22 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.