Obituary of Anne Rose

Anne B. Rose, passed away at the age of 100 on Thursday morning, April 3, 2014. Knowing that no one lives forever, several months ago, she had written several notes to her family expressing her thankfulness to them for all their love and support. She also thanked God for all his blessings showered upon her over her 100 years. Most importantly, “Gag” as she is affectionately known by her family, wanted to make sure that her large family celebrate, not mourn her life after she passes. She held so many virtues and values that made her special including; humility, kindness, devotion to family and friends, there is always room for more, especially at the dinner table, resiliency, appreciation, vigor, and faith. She often said “family and friends are what makes a good life.” Anne’s parents, Jessie and Thomas Jack emigrated from Scotland through Ellis Island in 1985. They settled in Derry New Hampshire where they lived and worked on a farm for Hood Dairy. Anne was born in 1914 and spent her childhood years on the farm. The family moved to Medford when Anne was in seventh grade. She met Theodore Rose in the ninth grade as he and his orchestra would play at the school dances. She went to Lowell Normal School and Leslie University to earn her Education Degree. Anne was an exceptional athlete and an ardent runner since high school having trained with 1932 Olympian Mary Carew. Her future husband, also an athlete, had won the Golden Gloves Award. They were married in September of 1935 in St. Raphael’s Church in Medford. Ted started a sports club for kids 8 to 21 called the Ted Rose Club and Anne would cook for anyone who came to the house. Both Anne and Ted were involved in the martial arts and published a book The New England Judo News that grew into the Universal Martial Arts Magazine. Anne spent 20 years as a 1st grade teacher at the Bishop School in Arlington. She had a great loyalty to her home town of Medford, where she lived for 65 years. She was involved in activities for the young and was very energetic supporter of politicians whom she trusted and believed in. She was holding campaign signs up until she was 90 years old. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crosswords and puzzles. She was extremely involved in all the affairs of her family. She made every effort to attend as many family events, birthday parties, celebrations, games, and activities as she could. This is exceptional, considering she had 3 children, 12 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren. This year her family had a large 100th birthday celebration for her and she wrote in the booklet addressed to family and friends “through good times and bad, happy and sad, the love and support of you all have made road easier to travel.“ She was a haven of comfort and affection. Her consistent energy and enduring positivity was an example to everyone who knew her. Anne was the beloved wife of the late Theodore Rose. She was the loving mother of Marilyn Cox of Wilmington & her husband the late Richard Cox, Theodore Rose , Jr. & his wife Joyce of Hudson, NH, and Dorothy Hague of Tewksbury. She was the mother-in-law of Donald Carter, Sr. of Dracut. She was predeceased by her siblings; Agnes Ryan, Mary Kelly, and James Jack. She was the grandmother of Lyn & Michael McGarry, Rick & Christine Cox, Doreen & Ed Loud, Anne & Tom Newton, Kathy & Mark Terenzoni, Ina & Ted Rose, II, Marybeth & Michael Nepywoda, Matt & Kathy Rose, Jeanne Rose, Keri & Donny Carter, Jr., Deanine & Joe Hart, and Derek& Natasha Carter. Anne was also survived by 31 great grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Monday, April 7 at 8:45 a.m.. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael’s Church, 514 High St., Medford at 10 AM. Visiting hours Sunday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Memorials in Anne’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA