Rose M. Haffty

Rose M. (Haddad) Haffty, formerly of Rudolph Rd. Worcester, died peacefully Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in hospice care at the Beaumont in Westborough. Her husband of 56 years, Thomas N. Haffty died in 2002. She was born in Worcester daughter of the late Kantos and Sofie (Cayot) Haddad and has lived here all her life.

She leaves two sons, Thomas J. Haffty of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Robert N. Haffty and his wife Eileen of Boxford, MA., a daughter, Janice Jeannotte and her husband Barry of Westborough, MA, a sister, Alice Esper of Worcester, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her two brothers, George and Nemo Haddad, and five sisters; Clara Costello, Eva Wahlstedt, Adele Stidsen, Mary Farrentino, and Margaret Haddad.

Rose graduated from Commerce High School and worked many years for Sears Roebuck in the accounting office. She was a life long member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral and a member of their Women's Club. She was also a member of the Worcester Women's Club, and past president of the Columbus Park Women's Club. More recently, she was a volunteer at the Providence Street Senior Center. The family would like to thank the Staff at Whitney Place, and the Beaumont for their kindness and compassion that was given to Rose during her stay there.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday from 4PM to 7PM in St George Orthodox Cathedral 30 Anna Street, Worcester, and again on Saturday morning from 9:00AM to 9:45AM in the Church prior to the Service which will begin at 10:00AM. (please go directly to church) Interment with her husband will be in Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Rose's memory may be made to St George Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Anna St., Worcester, MA 01604.