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Rita Ross Obituary

Rita M. Ross, ("Pete") age 90 of Colorado Springs, died Friday, October 7th, 2016 at The Union Printer's Home.

She was born December 21, 1925, in Bristol, CN, the daughter of Maurice Murray and Anne Fitzpatrick Murray. She married Raymond W. Ross on August 3, 1945, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bristol, CN. She traveled the world with her husband in the military. They resided in Colorado Springs and spent time in Connecticut and Massachusetts. She was an avid reader and had a passion for politics.

She is survived by her son, Scott Raymond Ross, Colorado Springs, daughter in law Sarah Ross, Colorado Springs, three grandchildren, Alexandra Little in Texas, Claire and Emma Ross, Colorado Springs and two great grandchildren, Dylan Little and Audrey Little, Texas.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Oct. 16, 2016.

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