Reginald Rose Obituary (1913 - 2003)

WINTHROP ? Reginald Scott Rose, 90, of Narrows Pond Road died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. He was born in Canton on Feb. 22, 1913, the son of Winfield and Bertha (Reed) Rose. He grew up in Canton, where he attended schools and graduated from Canton High School in 1932. Reg served in the Army, Company B, 1892nd Engineer Battalion, from May 7, 1942, to Jan. 16, 1946, as a construction equipment operator and first-class gunner. He was honorably discharged. He worked as a bulldozer operator, building many of Maine's roads until his retirement in 1977. After his retirement, Reg enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. During fishing season, he could be found at one of his favorite spots on Maranacook Lake or Narrows Pond. Reg was known for his elaborate vegetable garden and often could be found puttering in his yard. Even at age 90, he enjoyed a freedom and independence that seldom is achieved at that age. His quick wit and memorable stories will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. He was known for his strong Maine constitution and determination. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Katharine Dailey Rose; infant son Reginald Rose; a brother, Clifford Rose; a sister, Pauline (Rose) Therrien; brother-in-law Joseph Clinton; and a son-in-law, Stephen Kelley. He is survived by his daughter, Regina L. Kelley of Winthrop; two sisters, Winifred Rose and Helen (Rose) Clinton of Canton; a brother, Shirley Rose of Canton; three granddaughters, Kimberly (Kelley) Dugal and her husband, John-Paul, of Winthrop, Kristen (Kelley) Ross and her husband, Christopher, of Terryville, Conn., and MacKenzie Kelley of Dover, N.H. He is also survived by a nephew, nieces and cousins. Visiting hours will be held 3-5 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 6, with the Rev. Kim Murphy officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Glenside Cemetery, Winthrop. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Kennebec County Triad, c/o Senior Spectrum, William. S. Cohen Center, Hallowell 04347.