Rose Tyburski

Rose Tyburski, Palmer, MA. August 31,1928 to July 29, 2024. Died Peacefully in her home under Hospice Care, surround by family and loved ones.

A resident of Palmer all her life, she is the last of 10 children born to Piotr & Rozalia Mozden. A graduate of the Palmer School System, she received her nursing education from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and her Gerontological Nurse Partitioner License from Boston University. She retired from Quaboag Valley Nursing Association (VNA) and Palmer Board of Health.

Rose was always interested in community health. She served on Palmer's 1st drug committee, Western MA Health Planning Council, was a member of the advisory board to Pathfinder Regional Technical School, was a board of director for Palmer Council on Aging & Home Health Care of Springfield and was instrumental in bringing the Meals on Wheels program to Palmer.

She was also a member of the library building committee and was the 1st woman elected to the Palmer Board of Health and served for 21 years. She was honored at the State House by the MA Department of Health for a career of distinguished service.

Rose also served her church community of SS Peter & Paul Church (now Divine Mercy Parish) and was secretary of its parish council over 20 years, a member of its Rosary Society and the Polish Women's' Alliance. She also served on a Republican Committee.

Rose found great comfort in aging due to the continual love and support she received: frequent communication with grandchildren on her i-Pad, Facetime and personal visits from family/relatives and Happy Time with her nephew, Michael and other community friends (too numerous to mention, but they know who they are) who often stopped by to check on her. She was immensely grateful for everyone in her life.

Rose was predeceased by husband Fred in 2004 and sisters Bertha Walukiewicz, Jennie Lopata, Irene Mozden and brothers Stanley Mozden, Dr. Walter and Dr. Peter Mozden, Stephen, John and Joseph.

She also leaves 3 sons and their (spouses): Fred (Charlotte) of Newport, VT, George (Roberta) of Charlton, MA and Mark (Terri) of Hingham, MA. Plus, 9 Grandchildren: Jason (Shannon), Karin (Gil), Michael, Kyle, Amy (Zach), Matthew (Emily), Alexandra (Joe), Eugene and Kevin. As well as 5 Great Grandchildren: Colin, Jack, Gabriel, Raphael and Bailey. Plus, many nieces and nephews.

Guests are welcome to remember, Rose at the Motyka Funeral Home in Three Rivers, MA on Sunday evening, August 4th from 4:30 to 7pm or, Monday August 5th at 8am-9am. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10am at SS Peter & Paul Church (Divine Mercy Parish), Three Rivers, MA and St. Anne's Cemetery, Three Rivers, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SS Peter & Paul Church(Divine Mercy Parish) or, to a local VNA of your choice.