The daughter of Albert and Clara (Lemay) Therrien, she was born in Lewiston on Aug. 6, 1936. She graduated from Biddeford High School, and went on to earn her license in cosmetology. She met her soulmate Normand Danis in 1952, and they were married a year later. They settled in Camp Ellis to raise their family.
Rose was past president of the Camp Ellis Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Association. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the former Beans Nursing Home for many years. She enjoyed doing ceramics, crocheting and playing cards with her family, especially “Jackpot.” She was truly the family matriarch.
Rose was predeceased by: two sons, Mike and Dickie.
She is survived by: her husband of 62 years, Normand; two daughters, Laurie Bergeron and her husband Norman, and Robin Montembeau and her husband Gary; one son, Scott Danis and his wife Johanne; 15 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Interment will be private at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. Arrangements are under the direction of Cote Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Rose’s life at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Amvets Hall, 147 Alfred St., Biddeford.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate gift cards for Normand for dining or gas. Please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com for additional information and to sign Rose’s online guestbook.
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