PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Carol A. Rose, 82, died peacefully at Mount Greylock Extended Care Facility on April 8, 2019. 

She was born on November 4, 1936, in Pittsfield, Mass. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Prentiss.

On April 27, 1957, Carol married her high school sweetheart, Robert Rose. Carol began her real estate career with the William E. Bagg agency in 1967 before becoming general manager of the newly formed Rose Agency Real Estate in 1972. 

Carol leaves her children, Jeffrey, Keith and Laurie; her grandchildren, Adelle, Brianna, Courtney, David, Nicole and Olivia; her brother, David Prentiss (and Gayle); and her sister-in-law Patricia Mazzeo (and James).

Funeral notice: Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home in Pittsfield. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Graveside services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Onota Preservation Association in care of the Dery Funeral Home.