LINCOLN – Velma B. Ross, 94, wife of the late Charles Albert Ross, died Nov. 2, 2007, at a Lincoln health care facility. Born May 19, 1913, in Topsfield, she was the daughter of Clementine (Bailey) Mitchell. Velma was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for many years and had a career as a waitress. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a regular patron at Daggett’s Lunch Counter, Topsfield and her extensive hat collection includes hats from all over. Velma is survived by her daughter-in-law, Lorraine Bailey of Topsfield; grandchildren, Nancy Burrill, Christine Gendreau and Leo, all of Lincoln, John “Nick” Bailey and Jill of Mars Hill, Patricia Thibodeau and Barry of Millinocket; great-granddaughter, Shandra Haskell and Lee of Lincoln; great-great-grandchildren, Katrina and Shane Haskell of Lincoln; and a stepdaughter-in-law, Josephine Ross and her family of Hampden. In addition to her husband and her mother, she was predeceased by a son, a sister and a stepson. Friends may call 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at Hunnewell Acres Cemetery, Topsfield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your favorite charity be made in Velma’s name. To leave condolences online, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com
VELMA B. ROSS
