Rose L. (Kearns) Madelle, 72, formerly of Woodstock, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 10th, with her only son Steven by her side after a brief struggle with cancer.

Her husband of 43 years, Wilfred N. “Butch” Madelle, died in 2013. She leaves her son, Steven K. Madelle of Sturbridge; her two grandchildren, Madison and Evan Madelle; a sister-in-law, Patty Madero of Florida; a brother-in-law, James Madelle, Sr. and his wife Tess of Virginia; her longtime friend, Leona Thibeault and many nieces and nephews. Rose was born in Spencer, MA on Sept. 1st 1945. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Marion (Mae) Kearns. Rose retired from Russell Harrington in Southbridge after many years of service. She will be deeply missed by those whom were blessed to have known her.

A graveside service for Rose will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17th at 11:00am in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers Rose’s family requests that memorial donations be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02116 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284.

Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing the arrangements.