It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita Jeanne Ross of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, born in Barre, Vermont, who passed away on December 2, 2021, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Jeanne Ross to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Joseph Prevost and Yvonne Marie Prevost (Longchamp); her husband Vernon; her brother Richard Louis Prevost; her half-sister Lucille Irene Longchamps; and her grandson Nicholas Vernon Chaya.

She is survived by: her former husband John Francis Foley; her children, Mark Stephen Ross (Elizabeth) and Veronica Elizabeth Cackler of Grand Junction, CO; her grandchildren, Erin Lee Ross (Ryan Bayha) of Washington, DC, Emily Louise Ross of South Portland, Elayna Beth Jones (James Jones) of Grand Junction, Alexandria Hope White (Christopher White) of Grand Junction, Alicia Rose Brothwell (Kiyoshi Larry Brothwell) of Tucson, AZ and Olivia Jeane Chaya of Grand Junction; her great grandchildren, Charlotte Ross Bayha, Evelyn Ross Bayha, Doug Ciriaco Whitmore, Anjou Elizabeth Whitmore, Nicholas James Jones, Chloe Marie Jones, Sophia Anne White and Madison Hope White; her nephews, Steven and Joseph; her niece Colette; and also Evelyn Geason.

A donation to St Jude Children's Research Hospital would be the perfect way to remember Rita, as she supported this charity for many years.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hobbs Funeral Home

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December 5, 2021

Rob Poissant lit a candle

“In loving memory of Rita . Visited with Rita for several years, each weekend at St. Joseph’s Manor as a volunteer Pastoral visitor. Rita became a good friend. Rita was kind and genuine in concern for others and their well being. Our prayers for Rita and family.”