Agnes G. (McKenna) Rose 98 died peacefully on April 28, 2024 at Medway Country Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert R Rose.
Born in Boston Ma on October 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late John and Ellen McKenna.
She graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in 1945
She lived in Norwood for 73 years and was a longtime parishioner of St. Denis Church in Westwood.
Before her retirement Agnes worked for Bank of America and after retirement worked at St Denis Rectory for many years.
She was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed playing several times a week. She also enjoyed playing cribbage and cards with her friends at Norwood Senior Center. Her biggest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren in her summer home in Maine.
Devoted mother of Stephen Rose of Norwood, Ellen Donahue and her husband Greg of Medway, Brian Rose and his partner Trish McGowan of Walpole, her daughter-in-law Ellie Rose of Norfolk and her late son Robert R Rose Jr.
Cherished grandmother of Jason Rose and his partner Christina, Jacquline Rose and her partner Joe, Courtney McCarthy and her husband Michael, Katie Mascary and her husband Kevin, Alexandra Dulong and her husband Aaron, Hilarie Rose and the late Gregory Donahue Jr.
Great grandmother of Ava, Jonathan, Andrew, Shaelyn, and Arielle.
She was also survived by many nieces and nephews
Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, MA 02062 Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8:30am followed by a funeral mass at 11:00am at St. Denis Parish 157 Washington St. Westwood, MA 02090. Visiting hours will be held on Friday morning only from 8:30am-10:30am. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Norwood, MA.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in her memory be made to the Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St, Norwood Ma.02062