WESTFIELD – Rose Marie (Pellerin) Macutkiewicz, 90, (1934-2024) passed peacefully Saturday, December 14th, 2024. Early that morning the clouds lifted and the gates to heaven opened as she was ushered home. Born on November 27th, 1934 in Wilton, New Hampshire, she is the daughter of Emilien and Bernadette (Bergeron) Pellerin.
Rose relocated to Westfield MA where she met her husband, Joseph. After starting their life and family together they moved to the Town of Russell where they owned the Mountain Laurel Mobile Home Park. Rose was a retired School Bus Driver; she drove in the Hilltowns for more than 30 years. Spending time with her family, enjoying holiday celebrations, summer picnics, baking, gardening and visiting her friends were some of her favorite pastimes. Her abiding faith and deep devotion to her church were very important to her. She also enjoyed singing with the Do-Re-Mi’s. Volunteering her time and talents to many different organizations kept her busy as well.
Rose is predeceased by husband Joseph M. Macutkiewicz, son Robert, brothers, Leo Pellerin and Emilien ( Zo) Pellerin and sister Jeannine Fox.
She is survived by son Joseph A. Macutkiewicz his wife Kristin, daughter Michelle Storozuk and her husband Joseph; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Family and Friends are warmly invited to a memorial service being held on January 18th, 2025 starting at 10:00 a.m. The celebration will be at The Westfield Evangelical Free Church, 568 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Westfield Evangelical Free Church. www.firtionadams.com
