Plourde, Rosia M

Rosia Plourde - Our beloved Rose left us peacefully surrounded by family on February 24, 2023. She spent her early life in New Brunswick, Canada, married Joseph and moved to Connecticut where they shared almost 67 years of marriage. Rose and Joe worked hard, raised their family, traveled widely, and thoroughly enjoyed gathering with friends and family from near and far. Rose's life can be defined by her kindness to others, her volunteerism, and quiet steady presence to all she encountered. She was an exceptional craftswoman whose work is enjoyed by too many to count. She knitted hundreds of scarves for those in need, comforted the sick with hand-made quilts, and made countless beanies for newborn babies. She was recognized many times over for her more than 50 years of local volunteerism, including decades of service at the Plainville Community Food Pantry. She cherished her family, card-playing buddies, bowling and senior center friends, and the very special community she thrived in during her final years at the Arbor Rose assisted living facility. She maintained her many friendships by always reaching out in caring ways. Rose's Catholic faith sustained her throughout her life. Rose was predeceased by her dear husband Joseph, her daughter-in-law Pierrette, and her siblings Marguerite, Lionel, Germaine, and Lauza. She is survived by her daughter Diane of Maine and her son Roger and daughter-in-law Christine of Plainville. Also surviving her are her siblings Therese, Albert, and Normand (Annette). We especially want to thank the Hospice and nursing team of caregivers at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. We are grateful. Funeral services will be held at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Street, in Plainville on March 9, 2023 from 10 am -12 pm. If you would like to honor Rose in the most beneficial way, please be kind to others every day. In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation in her name to the Plainville Community Food Pantry, 54 S Canal St., Plainville, CT 06062. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.Bailey-funeralhome.com