FARMINGTON — Doris Marie Cecile Bolduc Ross passed away with her daughters by her side Jan. 20, 2009 at CMMC Hospital, Lewiston where she had been a patient since Jan. 8 following a long illness.

She was born Dec 5, 1928 in St. Zacharie, Canada, the daughter of Raymond and Lucina Poulin Bolduc. She graduated from Phillips High School with the class of 1948. Doris married Mahlon "Hum" Ross in Strong June 17, 1948. He died April 3, 1983. Together they enjoyed their vegetable gardens, flowers and working on their home on Blake Hill. She worked at Diamond Match mill and Forster Manufacturing until retiring in 1987 due to ill health. She had fond memories of summers at Webb Lake, enjoyed Phillips Old Home Days, fishing, playing cards and especially going to their camp at Lake Moxie. Doris moved to Deer Crossing Apartments in Farmington in 1997 to be closer to her daughter and sonin law.

She is survived by her four children: two sons, Quinn Ross of Avon, Fremont "Beanie" Ross and companion, Lauraly Parsons, of Avon; two daughters, Camillia Yeaton and husband, Neal, of Farmington, Candy Hamel and husband, Robert, of Industry; a sister, Laurette Childs and husband, Robert, of Phillips; a brother, Louis Bolduc; and sister in-law, Phyllis Bolduc of Phillips; nine grandchildren, Cathy Yeaton Morton of Midway, Utah, Nathan Yeaton of Farmington, Nichole Yeaton of Midway, Utah, Kristofer Targett of Vassalboro, Travis Targett of Kingfield, Troy Ross of Cushing, Kirby Ross of Strong and Darren Ross of Stratford, N.H.; 16 great-grandchildren and was anxiously awaiting for one more great grandson due to arrive in Utah in March.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband,; brother, Leo Bolduc; sister, Jackie Smith; sisterin law, Jean Bolduc; brother-in-law, Burchard Smith; and first-born grandchild, Jamie Ross.

At the request of the family there will be no visitation hours. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Evergreen Cemetery in Phillips.

Special thanks to her caregivers, Jocelyn Boulette and to the staff at CMMC for their extreme care, compassion and respectability during this difficult time.

Friends wishing may make donations in her memory to a charity of ones choice.