Rose F. Fields (Cipriano), 96, of Central Falls, Rhode Island died peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. Fields Jr.
Rose was born in Portland, Maine to the late Antonio and Carmela (Filaccio) Cipriano. She moved to Rhode Island after marrying Charles and started a family.
Rose worked as a presser for the Healthtex Clothing Company. She enjoyed vacationing in Maine and New Hampshire with her family, sitting on her deck taking in the nature around her, and cooking her favorite Italian dishes. Rose brought sunshine and laughter everywhere she went. She had a great sense of humor.
Rose loved good food and socializing and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. She unwaveringly provided support and love to her family and many friends. Her home was always filled with laughter and was a hub of activity where all were welcomed. With her love and kindness, she provided food and shelter to all that came to her doorstep. Rose was a kind and thoughtful soul and will be missed and remembered by the many lives she touched.
She is survived by a daughter, Constance White and her husband Thomas of Riverside; two grandchildren, Hollie Lemire and her husband Timothy Strunk Sr. of Providence, Courtney Beals and her husband Daniel of Maryland; four great-grandchildren Timothy Strunk Jr., Kyle Lemire, Brandon Lemire and Alexandra Lemire; a sister Elizabeth “Alice” Markarian of Portland, Maine and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her siblings: Michael, Christine, Mary, John, Angelina, Anne, Constantino, Louis, Celia, Florence, and Dominic; a daughter Anne Bourassa, and a great-grandson Jacob Lemire.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 13, 2023 from 4pm until 7pm at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave, Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 10am at St. Brendan Church, 60 Turner Ave, Riverside. Burial will be at Gates of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the RI Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave, Providence, RI 02907.