Celebration of Life: Myra Mattes Ross

Back to School: A Parent’s Perspective

September 21, 2020

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
3:30pm

Green Chimneys, Brewster Campus
400 Doansburg Road
Brewster, NY 10509

Please join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Myra Mattes Ross, Green Chimneys Co-Founder.

On Thursday, March 28, 2019, Myra Ross died peacefully at the home of her daughter in Las Vegas, NV. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Myra understood her commitment to children, education and Green Chimneys. For over six decades Myra served as Clinical Coordinator and Director of Admissions here, intricately helping to build the foundation Green Chimneys thrives on today. Thirteen months prior, we celebrated the life of Myra’s husband and Green Chimneys Founder Samuel B. Ross, Jr. Now we’re extending our sincere sympathy to the Ross family once again. Our hearts are with the Rosses’ children, son Donald, daughter Lisa, daughter-in-law Mary, and granddaughters Samantha and Sara.

A Celebration of Life

This Celebration of Life is an opportunity for the Green Chimneys community to express thanks for the leadership and friendship of Myra Mattes Ross.

Please join us Wednesday, May 22 at 3:30pm
Green Chimneys, Brewster Campus
Tent in front of the Newman’s Own Education Center
Please watch for directional signage onsite.

If you would like to make a donation to Green Chimneys in honor of Myra, please do so:

Online via PayPal >

By calling Tina at 845.279.2995 x211

Or by check made payable to “Friends of Green Chimneys” and sent to
Friends of Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, New York 10509

All gifts in Myra’s name will support Green Chimneys therapeutic programs for children and animals.

Barred Owl

This barred owl fell from his nest and ended up on the ground in New Paltz, NY where he was rescued and cared for but it was quickly apparent that he was severely disfigured. He had a twisted, crooked beak, his wing feathers weren’t fully developed and one eye was shut while the other did not look as it should. This was not a bird that could be released back into the wild. Green Chimneys wildlife specialists worked with a local veterinary hospital to improve the bird’s health and determined that the owl was totally blind in one eye and 80-90% blind in the other.