Edward Joseph Rose

Tilton Edward Joseph Rose Edward J. Rose, 88, a resident of Tilton for most of his life died at his home in Tilton, Sunday, August 10, 2014, with his family at his side. Ed was born in East Boston, MA, January 16, 1926, son of Anthony and Lydia (Lucius) Rose. He attended parochial schools in Stoneham, MA. He left high school in 1943 to enlist in the Coast Guard. Following his discharge he moved to Tilton to attend Tilton School. He was employed at the former Scott and Williams in Laconia, for 25 years, culminating in the position of production control manager. He went on to work 14 years with the State of New Hampshire Department of Employment Security. Ed was a longtime active member of the American Legion, Post # 49 in Northfield, VFW Post # 1698 in Franklin and Franklin Lodge of Elks, BPOE 1280. He served on the Tilton-Northfield Fire Department and Rescue Squad for several years and was active coaching Little League for J. P. Stevens. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and time spent with family and friends, often gathering at the cottage on Lake Winnisquam. For several years he was active with the Tilton 49ers Drum and Bugle Corp. Following his retirement, Ed enjoyed antique cars and spending time at Foxwoods. He attended several USS Leonard Wood reunions at many U. S. locations. Ed enjoyed football and watching games on TV�as long as his team was winning! Ed served his country with honor with the U. S. Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946, discharged as Radioman, 3rd Class. He was later called to active duty with the U. S. Navy during the Korean War, serving for 10 months. He was the recipient of numerous medals and ribbons. Ed was very thankful he had the opportunity to have taken the Honor Flight to Washington, DC in October, 2013. He remembered his return to the United States as his ship sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on VJ Day, hearing the thunderous crowds screaming with joy. Ed was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Tilton, now part of St. Gabriel Parish. In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his brothers, Lawrence and Joseph Rose and sister, Marie King. He leaves his wife of 65, years, Beverly J. (Sykes) Rose of Tilton, children, Eddy and his wife Pat of Loudon, Gary and his wife Cindy of Sanbornton, Timothy and his wife Leslie of Northfield and Bonita Ellis and her husband William of Sanbornton. 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. His sister, Marilyn Mitchell of Stoneham, MA, and nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road (584 West Main Street) in Tilton. Family members will speak of their memories at 5:00 P.M. Following will be a gathering to celebrate Ed�s life at the American Legion Post # 49 in Northfield. A committal service with military honors will be held Monday, August 18th at 11:00 A. M. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 D. W. Highway in Boscawen. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in Ed�s name to either, Franklin VNA and Hospice, 75 Chestnut St. Franklin, NH 03235 or to New England Honor Flight, 73 Goodwin St., Manchester, NH 03104.