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Cora Rose Obituary
Cora L. (Picking) Rose, 84, died on January 28, 2026 at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton. She was the beloved wife of the late Allen R. Rose.
Born in Lowell on April 30, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Prescott Picking and Phyllis Picking. She attended school in Westford and was a graduate of Westford Academy. She went on to work for many years as an insurance claim representative for Fred C. Church Insurance.
Cora is survived by her children, Richard Rose of Westford and Stephen Rose and his wife, Violet; her two grandsons, Thomas and Nicholas; as well as several nieces and nephews.
In being Cora’s wishes, all services were held privately. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Westford.
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