ROSS, RITA FLORENCE - 1917-2006 In Moncton, NB, Rita Florence Ross passed away on Tuesday, 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. Always on the run and with boundless energy, Rita contributed much to her community, always giving, always caring. 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. As a mother who loved and enjoyed her large family, she will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. The family wishes at this time, to express deepest gratitude to Susan and David McNair and the dedicated staff of McNair Manor for the loving care given to their mother while she lived there. Resting at St. Raphael's Roman Catholic slumber room in Blackville, visitation will take place on Friday, November 24th, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 25th, 2006 at 12 noon. Arrangements are entrusted to Northumberland Funeral Home, 622-7741. For those who wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society of NB would be appreciated by the family.