Barbara A. Gross, 78, formerly of Wilmot Flat, went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2014. She was born on May 2, 1936 in Plymouth, the daughter of Clarence and Vera Rousseau.

Barbara married Paul H. Gross, Sr. in 1954. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also known as Nana Barbara to many children in the local area. Barbara worked at Freedom Acres in Wilmot Flat for several years and then at Cricenti’s Market for a good number of years later.

Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Vera; a son, Michael; and three brothers.

Members of her family surviving include her husband, Paul; two sons, Paul Jr. of Rhode Island and Brian of Massachusetts; and two daughters, Jeanne of Arkansas and Cindy of Maine. Barbara also leaves one sister, Joyce Kochol of Florida; one brother, Ronnie Rousseau of Arizona; several nieces and nephews; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, July 26, at 2 PM at the Wilmot Baptist Church on Village Road in Wilmot.