Rita Ross Stearns
April 9, 1926 – December 20, 2011
Rita Ross Stearns, age 85, of Fairfield and formerly of Larchmont, NY, the loving wife of the late Robert Servey Stearns, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Born in Nyack, NY to the late Joseph and Lillian Collins, Mrs. Stearns was a resident of Larchmont, NY prior to moving to Fairfield in 1990. She attended the Jewish Home for the Elderly Eldercare Center. Rita was an energetic person who enjoyed being around her family and friends. She especially loved the Christmas season. Rita is survived by her loving family: a daughter, Karen A. Ross of Fairfield; two sons, Robert Michael Ross and his wife, Gitta of Garland, TX and Richard H. Ross and his partner, Monica Lavin of White Plains, NY; two brothers, Kevin Collins of Rye, NY and Brian Collins of FL; two sisters, Joan Leddy and Marianne Nicholas, both of FL; three grandchildren, Devan Ross, Natascha Ross and Don Ross and his wife, Kris; and her close cousins, William Collins of Mt. Vernon, NY and Charles Quinn of CA; her great grandchild, Ashley Ross and her faithful and dedicated caregiver, Shimone Fitzgerald. She was predeceased by herbrother, Joseph F. Collins; her sister, Carol Fisher and her grandson, Brendan Ross. Friends are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Shaughnessy Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield Center. Interment to follow in Mt. Grove Cemetery. Friends may greet her family at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. The family would like to thank the nursing and medical staff at St. Vincent’s Medical Center for their professional dedication and care of their mother. Donations may be made in her memory to Swim Across the Sound, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation, 2800 Main Street,
Bridgeport, CT 06606.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rita and our Dad, her cousin, (Robert McCartney) always had pleasant times together and spoke about all the memories they held near and dear to their hearts.
Love,
Barbara & Susan
Rick and Karen and family,
You have our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. We’re keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We have fond memories of Rita, and may she rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Maureen and Harry
our deepest sympathies are with you and your families . May your memories heal your sorrows.
Lois and Larry Brandt
My thoughts and prayers have and will continue to be with you Rick and your family. Loss is always so difficult but especially at this time of year. If my health does not allow me to be present with you on Tuesday know that I will be with all of you in spirit. I know I can speak for Joella and Kate also. Our love and prayers. Aunt Peggy
Karen and Family-
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. She was a great lady and I will surely miss our chats. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May she rest in peace and please call if you need anything.
Best Regards,
Barbara Mitchell
Karen,
So sorry to hear about Rita. I really enjoyed doing her hair every other week. I will really miss her.
Dee
Mike…..I am so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.