Cynthia Prescott Ross

Cynthia Prescott (Adams) Ross, age 90, a long time resident of Hooksett, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 at Community Hospice in Merrimack following a period of declining health. She was the widow of John Arnold “Jack” Ross, with whom she shared 50 years of Marriage prior to his passing in June, 2008.

She was born February 27, 1936 in Gardiner, Maine to the late Warren Prescott Adams & Ethel Steeves (MacRae) Adams. Cynthia graduated in 1954 from St. Anne’s Episcopal High School for Girls in Arlington, MA. She furthered her education at the Chandler School in Boston.

Cynthia was a devoted homemaker, and ultimate hostess. Described as the ‘Queen of the Kitchen,’ she loved to cook and host family gatherings. Cynny loved her family and was lucky to have many circles of friends in her life. She took socialization quite seriously and was convinced it helped to keep her mind and spirit young: as long as she was talking to friends, she would be happy and live a long & happy life. Cynthia would do anything to help a friend in need - and she volunteered for many organizations over the years with her precious time, Cyn loved gardening was an accomplished pastel artist. She specialized in landscapes and golf courses and was commissioned by frankly and friends for many paintings over the years.

Cynthia was an avid golfer and was a long time member of the Concord Country Club, and the former Charmingfare (Candia Woods) Golf Course. She was also a Past-President and former Board Member of the NH Women’s Golf Association. Cynthia was Senior State Champion (twice) and played in state tournaments all over the state for many years. In addition, she was a proud member of the Tri-State Team many times (played against Maine & Vermont women) She was also a 60-Year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She held many positions within OES and prior to that was a Mother Advisor to the Rainbow Girls organization for many years.

Cynthia is survived by her son Scott Ross of Goffstown, NH ; her daughter and son-in-law, Heather & Louis Hart of Attleboro, MA; and granddaughter, Lauren MacRae Hart of Attleboro, MA. She was the sister of the late Virginia R. Hastings, who passed in 2010.

SERVICES – A Memorial Visitation will take place on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at the Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03104. A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00am on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 at the Hooksett Congregational Church, 5 Veterans Park Drive, Hooksett, NH (Please Meet at Church); Reception to follow. In Lieu of Flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Community Hospice House https://hhhc.org/, 210 Naticook Rd., Merrimack, NH 03054. For Online Guestbook, please visit www.LambertFuneralHome.com.