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Sara Ross Obituary
WORCESTER - Sara A. (Capstick) Ross, 53, a lifelong Worcester Educator passed away Saturday, December 29 at home, surrounded by her family after a five year courageous battle with cancer.
Sara began her 30 year career as a teacher at Chandler Elementary School and went on to become Assistant Principal at Chandler, City View and Roosevelt Elementary Schools. For the last two years she had been working as the Assistant Principal at Elm Park Elementary School. Sara's unwavering work ethic was obvious as she continued to work right up until she was physically unable. She was the recipient of several Worcester Public School awards, including the Administrator of the Year this past August.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late, Paul E. Capstick and Constance L. (Collins) Capstick of Worcester and she graduated from South High School and UMASS Amherst. She received a Master's degree in School Administration from Worcester State University and a Master's degree in Education from Anna Maria College. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church. Sara's greatest love of all was spending time with her family and friends, especially at her home on Hampton Beach.
She leaves her husband of 24 years, Bradford T. "Toby" Ross; three children, Kylie N. Ross, Bradford P. Ross and Paul M. Ross all of Worcester; her beloved dog, Lucy; four siblings, Paul R. Capstick, Edward J. Capstick and his wife, Ellen and John Capstick all of Worcester and Annmarie Dilawar of Lansing, MI; her mother-in-law, Carole Wallace of Exeter, NH; her sister-in-law, Beth Ross of Elliot, ME, her nieces and nephews, Melissa Sleeper, Whitney Capstick, Paul Capstick, Eddie Capstick, Emily Capstick and Mikayla Ciesluk and many close friends that have supported her throughout her illness.
Sara and Toby express gratitude to all the doctors and nurses at Dana Farber and Overlook Hospice who provided world class care.
The Funeral Service will be Friday January 4 at 11am in The First Baptist Church, 111 Park Avenue. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Visiting Hours are Thursday, January 3 from 4 to 8pm at Callahan Fay Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, the Ross Children Educational Fund at TD Bank, 295 Park Avenue, Worcester, 01609.
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Janice Chevalier
December 28, 2020
A smile and a person who will NEVER be forgotten!
Virginia Vosburg-Geoffrion
July 26, 2019
I was just now looking at John Capstick's FB page and saw the photo of him and Sara. I didn't know that she had passed away. She was such a very sweet and wonderful person. I knew her at South, and spoke to her a small handful of times, and found her to be very kind and warm.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Heaven has definitely gained an angel.
My condolences to both the Ross and Capstick families. God bless you all.
January 9, 2019
Wow, I was called by my sister Donna who still lives in Worcester and she said do you remember sara? Of course I said, Sara and john! I played at their house a couple times after school and always had so much fun. ?leaving mass so long ago I haven't seen many old friends. Seeing Sara beautiful Sara was a shock, she was a sweetheart. God bless all of you and John I gave you your own prayer. I'm so sorry, Tina Hopewell Crooke
Chris Hughes
January 7, 2019
Toby,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Her courage and strength is an example for everyone. We are praying for you and your family.
Christopher Kelly
January 5, 2019
Dear Brad,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Sara. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and also to Ed and the Capstick family.
Chris
Stephen & Christine Lewis
January 4, 2019
We are so deeply sorry for your loss - a beautiful, strong, vibrant and joyful soul has been taken way too soon - we know what an amazing, loving, close family you all are and how broken your hearts are... As always, our prayers will continue to be with you!
Big hugs,
Stephen, Christine, Nate and Kara Lewis
Marie (Masterson)Shea
January 3, 2019
May Sara Rest In Peace. I watched her grow into the daughter sister wife mother she became. I used to babysit her back in the day. How lucky was I. An amazing person who brought so much joy to so many students. Heaven had a new a new angel. Prayers and hugs to all the Ross' and Capstick's
Theresa Macaruso
January 3, 2019
Dear Brad and family,so so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace, you her family take one day at a time. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Noonan
January 3, 2019
Brad
So sorry to hear about the loss of your wife Sara. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Bob Noonan
Liz O'Neil
January 3, 2019
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I worked with Sara at Roosevelt for a short time. She was a wonderful woman to know and an awesome educator and leader. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
January 3, 2019
I want to express my deepest condolences. Sara was a truly wonderful person. It has been many years since I have seen her, but I have so many happy memories from H.S. and U Mass. My thoughts and prayers are with the Ross and Capstick families.
Mark Witt
Robert Bowen
January 2, 2019
We are so sorry. We will miss your smiling face on our favorite beach. Give La a big hug.
Rob Bowen
Megan Bourget
January 2, 2019
Sending our deepest condolences to the Ross family. We are so very sorry your loss. Sending many prayers. May she rest easy and be in the loving arms of God. - The Bourget Family
Tiffani Evers
January 2, 2019
Words can't really say how heartbroken I am for the loss of your beloved wife & mother. I'm praying for all of you at such a sad time. Hoping that the memories of her will bring you all comfort. My sincere condolences.
DonnaMarie Serra
January 2, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I was saddened when I heard the news. Sara was the principle of Roosevelt School when my daughter was there. She was such a wonderful caring person.
She will be missed.
My deepest sympathies to her family.
Cindy Spencer
January 2, 2019
She was a great lady I had the privilege of having her as my 5 th grade teacher and recently she became my daughter's assistant principal at elm park she made such a difference u will never b forgoten by all the life's you touched
The Spencer family
Tony Ciavola
January 2, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the Ross and Capstick families.
January 2, 2019
Our most heartfelt sympathies to the Ross and Capstick families. May she rest in peace.
Annette Novia
J Vega
January 2, 2019
to a great woman/ educator who always there for my kids at Elm Park. Rest in Paradise.
from
the mother of May, Mando, Edmanuel
Deirdre Souza
January 2, 2019
Dear Toby and family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was saddened when I learned the news. May she Rest In Peace.
Former neighbors. Deirdre, Christine and Brianna.
Anna Brennion
January 1, 2019
I just heard tonight. I worked with Sara at Roosevelt Elementary. I work in the kitchen. She was such a beautiful lady, kind caring, and you could see the love she had with working with Children. She was awesome at what she did. She was just a great spirit. She will be missed.
Again my deepest sympathies to her family.
Jeanne Barton
January 1, 2019
Sara was a beautiful, intelligent, and warm friend. Bob and I were sadden to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Toby and her children and the Capstick family.
January 1, 2019
To the Ross and Capstick Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. With Our Deepest Sympathy, Lenny SR. & Rose Busha.
Vincent Ramirez
January 1, 2019
To the Ross and Capsrick Families,
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Sara. May your memories of her life and spirit sustain you at this difficult time and the years to come.
Vin and Beth Ramirez (Doherty/ WPS family)
Sharyn Eaton
January 1, 2019
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Sarah. My thoughts and prayers are with the Capstick family at this time. May she now Rest In Peace. Sharyn Chavoor Eaton
Sue Lessard
January 1, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Sara at Roosevelt School and she was a major part of our work family. Sara brought her strength, her love of children, joy and laughter to our work days. May she rest in peace.
Elyssa Miller
January 1, 2019
Reading through the other notes left here make it so clear what an impact Sara had on everyone around her. I will miss our talks about teaching and kids that we always had on the sidewalk in front of one of our houses. Toby, Kylie, Brad, and Paul, my heart breaks for all of you. I hope you can find some peace in the memories being shared and in each other. Sending love and light to all of you.
Joan Bellerose
January 1, 2019
Toby and family,
We are deeply saddened by Sarah's passing. We extend our heartfelt sympathy and we wish you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Paul & Joan Bellerose and family
The Razzaqs
January 1, 2019
Our most heartfelt sympathies to the Ross and Capstick families. May she rest in peace.
Bill Damato
January 1, 2019
So sorry for your loss Kylie and family, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Reynolds
January 1, 2019
I worked at the jail with Sarah and helped her a bit when she was working on her masters. She was the mot beautiful person I knew- inside and out. I hope that someday these memories carry all of your family for a lifetime. Mary reynolds
Lauren (LaFlash)
December 31, 2018
Dear Toby and family,
I was so saddened to learn of Sara's passing. I remember what wonderful neighbors you both were to myself and my family. I remember what a vibrant woman Sara was, full of energy, so friendly and passionate about her work and her family. I am so very sorry for loss.
Lauren (LaFlash)
December 31, 2018
To Toby and his family,
I was so saddened to learn of Sara's passing. You were both wonderful neighbors and so friendly. I remember Sara's radiant smile. What a wonderful woman she was, so full of energy and compassion! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lauren - former neighbor @ 251 May Street
Pat Clancy
December 31, 2018
My sincerest sympathy to the Ross and Capstick families. Sara was a remarkable woman full of compassion and humor. We worked together early in her career when she was the Success for All Facilitator at Chandler Elementary. God took her from us too soon; May she Rest In Peace, after her long struggle!
Jane Hall
December 31, 2018
We are praying for you and your family Toby. We are so sorry.
Paul McQuade
December 31, 2018
I am so very saddened that we have lost such a beautiful person who was a a Mother, Daughter, and Sister. I'm not sure how to tell you all of how much she will be missed - her loving embrace, her radiant smile and just the joy she exhibited to everyone. Pease accept our sincere sympathy for your loss.
Paul McQuade and Cindy Renaud
Richard Pinto
December 31, 2018
My condolences to eddie and the capstick family
Christine Vranos-Lorincz
December 31, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy to the Ross and Capstick families,
Sara was a lovely woman. I always enjoyed talking with her and she was instrumental when I changed careers and became a teacher. She urged me to do so, promising me that I would be happy. She told me that being an educator was a wonderful opportunity for a mother who also wanted to spend time with family, especially one's children. I think of what she said and I know that she was thinking of her own children and husband. She was lovely.
With my most sincere sympathy,
Christine (Vranos) Lorincz
Paul Richard
December 31, 2018
To the Ross and Capstick families, my deepest condolences. Sara was a true and remarkable "profile in courage" and the love she gave and received will live on in each of you.
Paul Richard
December 31, 2018
We were so very sorry to hear of Sara's way too early passing. We both had the pleasure of working with her at Chandler El way back when she had just started her career - even then it was obvious she was a gifted educator and more importantly a wonderful co worker and delightful person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Fran and Maureen Incutto
Richard ONeil
December 31, 2018
May Sara rest in peace
Jacki White
December 31, 2018
Rest In Peace my friend
Eileen and John Briant
December 31, 2018
To the Ross and Capstick families,our deepest sympathy to you all.Sara will be sorely missed as she was loved by all.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Angela Bazydlo
December 31, 2018
Our family was blessed to meet up with the Rosses through Strike Zone, and we shared a strong bond and some good times. Sara was a strong, courageous powerhouse. If you wanted something done, you could count on Sara to do it, and she didn't tolerate any crap. I loved being around her; she was authentic, and didn't put on airs. She was an incredible person, a great friend, an amazing mom, and she loved to have fun. In the few years I knew Sara, she was fighting cancer but you never knew it; she never complained. This lady was one of a kind.
Toby, Kylie, Brad and Paul, you are in our prayers today and every day. You have our unwavering support as you adjust to this monumental loss. You are family.
Glen & Terri Gagnon
December 31, 2018
You lived your life to the fullest Sara and in the end, your fight was long and brave. You taught us all how to live a life of purpose and how to die with dignity and grace. Your legacy as a loving Mom, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend will live on through your beautiful family and incredible network of friends. Our hearts are breaking now with sorrow and loss but it's now time for you to rest in your heavenly reward. No more pain. No more sorrow. Only joy wrapped in God's loving arms. We will always love you Sara and know we will meet again.
Beverly Spring
December 31, 2018
Toby and family
so sorry to hear of Sara's passing.
May you find Peace in knowing that she is home with the Lord and free from all the sickness and pain.
Earl Tessimond
December 31, 2018
May Sara rest now, knowing she brought light to everyone she touched. Our love to family members we know
so well on the ocean sands.
Donna and Earl Tessimond Jr.
Robin and Patrick Allen
December 31, 2018
Brad and family,
Our hearts break for you and your family. You are in our prays.
Susan Ryan Smith
December 31, 2018
I am so sorry for your lost. Sara was such a wonderful and caring person. When I was a new teacher at Chandler Elementary 20 years ago she made me feel like part of the team with her welcoming smile and kind spirit. She will be missed.
Cristina antuna
December 30, 2018
She was my 5th grade teacher at Chandler elementary.. Such a beautiful soul.. My love goes out to her family..
Geraldine Collins
December 31, 2018
Our sympathies to all the Ross and Capstick f
family members, etc.
Sara is at peace with her Lord Jesus.
May God Bless her family on earth.
Sincerely,
Dennis, Geri,Mike, Pat and
Erin Collins and our
families
Mary Ann Franco
December 30, 2018
Dear Toby, Kylie, Brad, Paul and extended Ross and Capstick family,
Our family was saddened to hear about the loss of your dear wife, mother, and sister. She accomplished so much in her short life and I hope you are comforted by the many wonderful memories you have of her. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult days ahead.
Mary Ann and Paul Franco and family
Dianne Louis
December 30, 2018
May you rest in peace , and your memory be eternal
Karel Overlock Stern
December 30, 2018
Toby and family you are in my thoughts. Hugs
Kerry Okeefe Daley
December 30, 2018
Ross and Capstick family my condolences to you all for the loss of Sara. Her beautiful smile was always there at Hampton Beach and she will be missed.
Your Concord Ave friends
Frank & Karen Watkins
December 30, 2018
Our deepest condolences may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
Doreen Mitchell
December 30, 2018
So sorry to hear of Sara's passing.... She was a great neighbor with all the capstick.... She is now at peace...
Susan Gurry
December 30, 2018
Will never forget that radiant smile. So fortunate to have know Sara. Love to all.
Michael Germain
December 30, 2018
To Tobey, the Capsticks and the entire family. So sorry for the loss of Sara. She was truly a great person and put up a valiant fight. She was a true Columbus Park person!
Mike Germain and Angie Roy.
Sarah Colton (Sbrogna)
December 30, 2018
When I first started teaching, Sarah was our assistant principal at Chandler. I was so fond of her, as she often took me under her wing and gave me some great advice here and there. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. Sending my deepest condolences to her family & friends during this time.
Vicki & Ruth
December 30, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to the Capstick and Ross families. You are in our thoughts.
Mary-Kate Perry
December 30, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Ross and Capstick families and to the many friends of Sara's that were like family.
Jennifer McGhee
December 30, 2018
I am saddened to hear of such a sad loss,my children loved and I did also when she was at Chandler Elementary,Sara had a heart of gold and will be missed tremendously,even though I hadn't seen Sara in a few years,I would always see her at the baseball fields when my boys were playing against her boys,RIP SARA Gone but not forgotten my friend ❤❤❤❤
Darlene Sivret
December 30, 2018
Capstick/Ross Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Sara's passing. So many great people grew up in our Columbus Park neighborhood.
May she Rest In Peace.
Darlene Jones Sivret
Michael Rossi
December 30, 2018
She was my assistant principal of city view elementary prayers and condolences go to her and her family as she Rest In Peace great person
Denise Duff
December 30, 2018
To chapstick family our thoughts and prayers to your family at the difficult time god bless Sara. Michael Duff & family
Kim Demma
December 30, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Sara at City View School. Not only was she an inspiring leader, but a kind and nurturing mom to all students under her care. She is admired and is greatly missed
Patti Lanava
December 30, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Sara's family and friends at this very difficult time. She was an amazing woman to work with - so strong and incredible! What a tremendous loss for all who knew her...
Janice Chevalier
December 29, 2018
Toby and kids,
I truly can't find the right words to express how much I have always felt about Sara.
I watched Sara shine in so many ways,her early days as a teacher,coach, marrying the love of her life,starting her amazing family and then trying so hard to bring one more extra special boy into her family,Paul.
This is such a loss for mankind,but she must be dancing on the beaches of Heaven!!
May You Rest In Peace MY FRIEND...you have made the world a better place.
JOB WELL DONE YOU GET AN A+!!
Janice
Kellyann Lorusso
December 29, 2018
I'm sorry for your tremendous loss. Sara was a wonderful person and words cannot express my heartfelt sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Lawrence Sullivan
December 29, 2018
To Brad and family, so sorry to hear of Sara's passing. Even as she faced her final weeks, she did so with grace and determination, a final lesson from the teacher . Sara will truly be missed by everyone. The Toughest Capstick
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