TAUNTON - George M. Rose, 91, died peacefully at his Taunton home with his family by his side on Oct. 11, 2014.
He was the husband of the late Silvina E. (Tavares) Rose.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Antone and Jennie (Enos) Rose.
A lifelong Taunton resident, Mr. Rose was educated in Taunton schools and later served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.
Employed by ICI Organics for over twenty-four years, Mr. Rose retired at the age of 62.
He had previously worked for Paragon Gears Inc. and the former Stiles & Hart Brick Yard.
A communicant of St. Mary’s Church, he was an avid card player.
Survivors include a son, Thomas G. Rose and his wife Mary Lou of Dighton, a daughter, Lorna M. Butler and her husband Michael of Lakeville; and four grandchildren, Michael Butler, and Amanda, Matthew and Bryan Rose.
He was also the brother of the late Mary Pauline Rose.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Wednesday, Oct. 15th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Church at 10 a.m.
Burial will be at St. James Cemetery in East Taunton.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Oct. 14th from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Funeral Home website: www.silvafuneralhome.com.