ROSE, Mary-Margaret Mary-Margaret Rose, 77, died at Cape Cod Hospital on June 24, 2025. Mary was a resident of South Yarmouth, MA. Mary-Margaret graduated from Bishop Stang High School in1966 and entered the Sisters of Notre Dame for 3 years. She graduated from Cardinal Cushing College in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. Miss Rose taught at Sacred Heart School in Roslindale, MA from 1972-2008. There she taught first grade, sixth grade, and enriched reading. She received her master's degree in Catholic School Leadership from Boston College in 1991 and went on to win the NCEA Teacher of the Year Award in 1996. Mary-Margaret was certified in the Wilson Reading Program in 1995. Miss Rose taught at Gate of Heaven Elementary School, South Boston, MA from 2009 to 2011 and served as Paraeducator in Brookline Public Schools from 2011 – 2013. Mary-Margaret volunteered her expertise as a Teacher Aide in the AARP Foundation Experience Corps in Jamaica Plain from 2015 – 2020. Devoted to her faith, Mary-Margaret taught CCD in grades and parishes too numerous to mention. Mary-Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Albert S. Rose Jr. and Patricia Rose Brunell and her brothers, Christopher J. Rose and James M. Rose. She is survived by her brothers, William P. Rose of South Yarmouth, Thomas Rose and his wife, Martha, of Newport, RI along with nieces, Erin Rose, Rebecca Rose Nolan, and her nephew, Brian Rose. She enjoyed traveling; her trips led to destinations including Israel, England, Scotland, Ireland, Bermuda, and Italy as well as many places in the U.S. She fought a brave battle against cancer, optimistic and faithful until the end. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth, MA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 11:00am at St. Pius X Church, Station Ave, South Yarmouth, MA. A private burial will be held at Saint John's Cemetery in Worcester, MA. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the American Cancer Society in Mary-Margaret's name. Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth, MA 02664

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 25 to Jun. 27, 2025.

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Michele O´Leary

July 18, 2025

I graduated with Mary-Margaret from Bishop Stang in 1966. I often visited with her at her home and knew her parents and all her brothers. I lost track of her when she entered the convent. Rest in peace, my dear old friend. You had a most admirable vocation which was different from what you first thought! Condolences to her brothers and all of her family. Michele (Mickey) O´Leary

Loren Bryan

July 2, 2025

Myself and my son help Mary last few years, Mary was such a special person we sure will miss her may she rest in peace

Rachel Lancione

June 28, 2025

I really got to know Miss Rose when I went to teach at Sacred Heart School in Roslindale. I am also a graduate. Miss Rose and I taught 6th grade together for a few years. I remember how caring, compassionate, and dedicated she was as a partner and also a teacher. I will always remember our great chats. Prayers to her family.

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Mary Ann McCulley

June 27, 2025

Ms. Rose taught my sons at Sacred Heart and I had the pleasure of teaching 6th grade with her years later. We were good friends and we lost touch when I relocated to NH but I often thought of her kindness and love for children.
So sorry for your loss.

Sandra Perry

June 27, 2025

I thought very highly of Mary-Margaret as a colleague and teacher. To her family so very sorry for your loss.

Mary Jo Kefalis

June 27, 2025

Mary Margaret was a wonderful teacher my 3 children were lucky to have had her as their teacher. She was a good friend I met through Sacred Heart Roslindale. She will be missed

The McCloud family

June 26, 2025

Mary Margaret Rose was a
Fantastic teacher who gave my oldest son the foundation needed to be a wonderful,productive young d man. As a teacher she was sensitive, kind and full of knowledge she shared freely RIP you will be missed

Maureen McCarrick

June 26, 2025

I worked with Mary Margaret at Sacred Heart School. Not only were we coworkers we became very good friends. So sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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