Rose Marie (Dowling) Upton, 80, of North Adams died on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center.

Rose was born in North Adams on September 28, 1943 a daughter of Michael Francis Dowling & Pasqualina Josephine (Mondia) Dowling. She attended local schools and worked at Newberry’s and Goodwill. Her primary focus in life was being a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with family and friends.

Rose was the widow of Walter Upton who died in 2008. She leaves 5 children including Tina Upton, Kenneth Upton, Dawn Forrest, Walter Upton Jr and Malissa Upton, several grandchildren including Kayline Upton, Kristy Renzi, Tyler Deschaine and many great grandchildren; as well as a sister, Faith Fleming. She was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Dowling Jr, Dolores Dowling, Eleanor Davis and Patricia Sifton as well as a step brother, Harold Dowling

FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service to celebrate the life of Rose Marie Upton will be on Monday August 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home- CENTRAL CHAPEL 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247 is entrusted with arrangements. To add to the book of memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.