Lawrence “Larry” Parker Ross

Ross, Lawrence P., 82, April 8, 2010.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.    Houlton – Lawrence “Larry” Parker Ross 82, died April 8, 2010 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Caribou.  He was born September 9, 1927, the only child of Arnold P. and Fay (Rhoda) Ross. He was raised by his stepmother Ruth Ross who gave him all the love and care that any mother could.
    Larry graduated from Ricker Classical Institute in 1946 and served with Company K, 35th Regiment during the US Army’s occupation of Japan, World War II. He then worked for 19 years as a salesman for the Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company, covering the entire State of Maine. He purchased the North Road Market in Houlton in 1971 and operated the store until his retirement in 2003. He was a friend to all, whether traveling north or south. Larry was Exalted Ruler of the Houlton Lodge of Elks in 1976-1977, served as President of the Maine State Elks Association in 1981-1982 and GER District Deputy Maine North in 1987. He was also a member of the Monument Lodge of Masons.
    Larry was predeceased by his wife Thelma (Murphy) Ross in 1999; his son Dr. James B. Ross in 2007; and his brother Russell Ross.
    He is survived by his grandson Benjamin J. Ross of Orlando, FL; his daughter-in-law Cheryl Ross of Weston; his sister Mary Ryder and her husband Cecil of Yarmouth; sister-in-law Joan Ross of Cape Elizabeth; nephews Arnold P. Ross and Ross Haskell; several cousins including Richard L. Rhoda and cousin-in-law Cecilia Rhoda of Houlton; Lenny Lenentine of New Hampshire and Van Lenentine of Maryland.
    At Larry’s request, there are to be no calling hours or funeral services. Those who wish may make contributions in remembrance of Larry to the Houlton Lodge of Elks Scholarship Program c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, 04730.