Rose M. (Anderson) Gustafson, 60, of 240 Clark Street in the Rochdale section of Leicester died Thursday, March 27 in her home surrounded by her loving family after an illness.
She leaves her husband of 40 years Paul L. Gustafson, a son Stephen P. and his wife Erika Gustafson of Leicester, 4 grandchildren Cheyanne Rose, Stephen M., Olyvia Rose & Evan J. Gustafson, several nieces and nephews and a step-sister Carol Scanlon of Rhode Island. She is pre-deceased by a son Scott M. Gustafson who died in 2007.
Mrs. Gustafson was born in Tewksbury daughter of Carl and Barbara (Lord) Anderson. She graduated from Leicester High School in 1965. She worked at Worcester Tool & Stamping before retiring due to illness. She was a member of Greenville Baptist Church and their Women's Club. She enjoyed camping, gardening, bike riding and summers at Cape Cod. To all those who knew and loved her, her strength and determination were an example to us all. She truly was an Angel on earth.
The funeral will be held Monday, March 31 at 11:00 AM in Greenville Baptist Church, 674 Pleasant Street, Rochdale. Burial will be in Greenville Baptist Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday from 1:00-4:00 PM in MORIN-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main Street, Leicester. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: VNA Care Hospice, Development Office, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608 or to Greenville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 396, Rochdale, MA 01542.