Rose Marie Upton, 80

Rose Marie (Dowling) Upton, 80, of North Adams died on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center.

Rose was born in North Adams on September 28, 1943 a daughter of Michael Francis Dowling & Pasqualina Josephine (Mondia) Dowling. She attended local schools and worked at Newberry’s and Goodwill. Her primary focus in life was being a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with family and friends.

Rose was the widow of Walter Upton who died in 2008. She leaves 5 children including Tina Upton, Kenneth Upton, Dawn Forrest, Walter Upton Jr and Malissa Upton, several grandchildren including Kayline Upton, Kristy Renzi, Tyler Deschaine and many great grandchildren; as well as a sister, Faith Fleming. She was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Dowling Jr, Dolores Dowling, Eleanor Davis and Patricia Sifton as well as a step brother, Harold Dowling

FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service to celebrate the life of Rose Marie Upton will be on Monday August 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home- CENTRAL CHAPEL 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247 is entrusted with arrangements. To add to the book of memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.