Lima, NY: Anita F.(Rafferty) DuRoss, 90 years of Lima, NY formerly of Ticonderoga and Balston Spa, died in Livonia, NY on July 15, 2012. She was born in Ticonerdoga, NY, December 26, 1921 the daughter of Herbert and Martha McMurty Rafferty. Her husband, Scott Duross and son, Dale DuRoss both predeceased her. For 23 years she worked for Balston Knitting and for 13 years she was a Certified Teachers Assisant at District 1 of the Boston Spa Central School District. She was a member of the Balston Spa United Methodist Church and the Hemlock United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Christine L. DuRoss of Lima,NY. Her sisters-in-law, Virgina Rafferty of N.C.,Rebecca Rafferty Galway, NY. and Gladys Mason of Ballston Spa, NY. several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM at Chilson Community Cemetery, Chilson, NY. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or the Wilmot Cancer Center, PO Box 23029, Rochester, NY 14692-9804. Arrangements entrusted to the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia & Honeoye. To send condolences or further information, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I met Anita through Dale at their house in Lima. She was the type of lady who immediately made you feel like family. Her warmth and kindenss will always be memmory to me. She hales from a generation of great woman who had class and virtue. She will be missed greatly.