TORRINGTON – Margaret Ross, 88, of Torrington, CT, passed away Saturday, October 29th, 2016, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank S. Ross.

Margaret was born in Torrington, CT, on January 13, 1928, of the late Catherine (Roman) and William Tatar.

She is survived by daughters Barbara Sonntag and husband, Walter, Karen Doyon and husband Ron of Torrington; sons Thomas Ross and wife Kathy of Torrington, David Ross and wife Kerry of Barkhamsted, Frank S. Ross Jr. and wife Barbara of Thomaston, and James Ross and wife Kerry of Sandusky, OH; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her beloved dog, Chance. She was predeceased by daughters, Shirley Beebe and Catherine Ferrier, and a grandson, Michael Ferrier Jr.

A Religious Service will be held on Thursday, November 3rd, 11 a.m. at Phalen Funeral Home, Torrington, CT, with burial following in new St. Francis Cemetery. Friends are invited to call prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m.

Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. www.phalenfuneral.com