Obituary of Rose Alice Close

Rose Alice (Majahad) Close, after a long illness, a native of Carver, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2012 at the age of 85 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John F. Close, police and fire dispatcher for the Town of Carver from 1967-1975 and the daughter of the late Simon and Ida Majahad. She leaves behind, her daughter, Toni Simon from Houston, TX, her son, Richard Ferreira from Beaver, WV, her sister, Katherine Gayoski from Rochester, MA, along with seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Rose owned Rose’s Restaurant in Center Carver for several years which was a popular gathering place for so many. Friends and family celebrated numerous special occasions in her restaurant. She worked long hard hours but truly enjoyed every moment. She will be missed by all that were blessed to know her but we rejoice in knowing that she joins her loved ones in the Kingdom of Heaven. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, from 4:00-7:00 PM, followed by a prayer service at 7:15 PM. A graveside service will be held at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery, Summer Street, Plymouth, on Thursday, November 29, 2012.