Virginia Rose

CHARLTON – Virginia A. (Larson) Rose, 78, of Oxbow Road, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, David M. Rose of Charlton; two daughters, Deborah L. Rose and her husband John Labossiere of Thompson, CT, and Caren L. Fortin and her husband John “Pudge” Fortin of North Oxford; two brothers, Kenneth Larson of Kansas and Leonard Larson of Virginia; a sister, Donna Zito of Auburn; four grandsons, Kane L. Rose of Thompson, CT, Cameron L. Rose of Charlton, Jason Fortin of Melrose, and Justin Fortin of North Oxford; two great-grandchildren, Trevor Rose of Webster and Madison Fortin of North Oxford; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her sister, Marjorie McGinn who died in 2013. She was born in Auburn, daughter of the late Hugo and Eva (Giles) Larson, and lived in Auburn before moving to Charlton in 1965. She graduated from Auburn High School in 1958.

Ginny was employed at Feingold & Feingold Insurance Agency in Worcester for over 30 years. She enjoyed collecting Hummel figurines, camping, flower gardening, NASCAR racing, and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is directing the arrangements.