Elaine M. Ross

After a one year battle with cancer, Elaine Marie Ross died on November 3, 2014 in Garner, NC at the age of 67. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph C. Ross; father, Earle Bubier; mother, Helvi Saari Bubier; and brother, Stanley Bubier.Elaine was born on December 9, 1946 in Boston, MA, and was raised in Watertown, MA. She is survived by her brother, John Bubier; daughter, Donna Jean Sears; and son, David Patrick McCabe; as well as grandsons: Nelson Paul Sears and wife Jennifer; David Mark Sears and wife Wendy; and Andrew William Sears, as well as several cousins and lifelong friends. A memorial service will be held at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, located at 1200 Benson Road, Garner, NC on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 3:00pm. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Elaines townhome, located at the Georgetown Manor Townhomes, 901 Olde Manor Lane, Garner, NC 27529. All are welcome. Elaine had a quick wit and genuine love of people. Her Boston accent endured and was the subject of many humorous conversations over the years. She also had a passion for reading novels and working word puzzles. Elaine was a highly competitive Scrabble player! She also had a talent in the garden, thanks to a healthy green thumb. Her love of animals was a constant in her life and she did all that she could on their behalf.When diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013, she remained dedicated to her family and in her will to fight her illness. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her final months.Per Elaines wishes, she will be cremated. Her ashes will be buried with loved ones that predeceased her, as well as scattered in the places that were very special to her. The family would especially like to thank; Lesley Gordius and Bobbi Hesson for their care, the staff of The Laurels at Forest Glen, for their care; Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, for making the arrangements; Hope Community Church, for providing strength during this difficult time; and Wendy Dunn, for lending her angelic voice to this celebration of Elaines life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The National Cancer Society or the Wake County SPCA.