Rose Crettien, 74, of Hopkinton MA, died on August 25th at 1:14 AM, surrounded by her loving family after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born October 6th,1949 in Winthrop, MA. She was the daughter of the late Frances Kanegis and Irving Steinberg. She is survived by her devoted husband, Philippe Crettien of 40 years, her daughter, Chloe Crettien of Portland, ME, and her son, Miles Crettien, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Crettien, and grandson, Elijah Crettien of Kingston, NY. She is also survived by her sister, Lynda “Marla” Miller, and brother-in-law Andy Miller of Framingham, MA.
Rose was a passionate and talented educator, cook, and gardener with profound respect for all living things. She had a quick wit and ridiculous sense of humor. She is infinitely loved.
Public services will be held Saturday, September 7th from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com