DANIEL LEE ROSS 1965-2005

Monday, March 21, 2005

NEW PORTLAND -- Daniel L. Ross, 40, died unexpectedly Friday, March 18, 2005, in New Portland.

He was born Jan. 16, 1965, in Farmington, the son of Willis and Geneva (Chick) Ross.

Dan grew up in Phillips, where he attended Phillips schools. He was married Nov. 13, 1999, in Stratton to Rebecca L. Bachelder.

He was a truck driver for Hammond Lumber Co. of Farmington.

Dan loved reading to and taking walks with his sons, fishing with his brothers, and camping with his family. He also enjoyed watching baseball and was an avid Red Sox fan.

A daughter, Daisy Ross, died previously.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca L. Ross of New Portland; his three children, Craig, Matthew and Ethan of New Portland; his mother, Geneva Coates and her husband, Richard, of Livermore Falls; brothers Jim Ross Sr. and his wife, Joella, of Phillips, Freeman Ross Sr. of Lewiston, William Ross and his wife, Maria, of Wilton and Skip Ross and his wife, Mary, of Livermore; nieces and nephews, Arnold, Anna, Josh, Brandon, Dillon, Freeman Jr., Erica, Jessica, Clifford, Danny and Jim Jr.; a lifelong friend, Alan Austin; and special friend, Jacey Davenport.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Phillips United Methodist Church, Main Street, Phillips. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial contribution c/o Rebecca L. Ross, P.O. Box 576, New Portland 04954.

Arrangements are by Giberson Funeral Home, 40 Maple St., Madison.