Shirley A. Rose Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley A. Rose (Hopewell Junction, New York), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 20, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Shirley may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Bates and Mabel Bates (Twiss); and her husband Harold. She is survived by: her daughter Debra West. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Inurnment will follow the service at the Poughkeepsie Rural CemeteryIn lieu of flowers, please make donations to: COPD Foundation., PO Box 160112 Miami, FL 33116-0112 or American Cancer Society., P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
