Rose Gould Roth

Rose Gould Roth, 101, passed away on February 21, 2021 at Wingate at Needham. Rose leaves her cherished son Bruce Ronald Roth of Santa Cruz, CA. Rose was predeceased by her loving husband, Harry Roth. Rose was born in Dorchester to the late Charles and Dina Gould. She attended Simmons College in Boston before moving to Cleveland, Ohio where she spent most of her adult life before returning to the greater Boston area.Rose was the adored aunt of: Michael Gould (Sara Moss), David Gould (Elaine Selig), Jonathan Gould (Mary Ellen Bloomenthal), Carolyn Robinson Hecht (Kelvin), Phyllis Robinson Steiner (Howard), Karen Isgur Record (John), Thomas Appel (Terry Auerbach), Jane Appel Wolff (Jeffrey), Richard Appel (Jane Goldman), Cheryl Appel Rosenfeld (Daniel), Nancy Roth Mart (Denny), and the late Eleanor Isgur Rowlen and Carl Roth (the late Joan Marcs), as well as all of their children and grandchildren.Rose was the loving sister of the late Dr. Bernard Gould (Sophie Ginzberg), Gertrude Isgur (Al), Dorothy Robinson (Oscar), and Pauline Appel (George). She was the sister-in-law of the late Myron Roth (Lillian Joseph) and Lillian Roth Strauss (Max).She also leaves her beloved and devoted caregiver, Niva Scott, and her dear friend, Eleanor Gun. Rose symbolized every meaning given to the flower which shares her name: love, grace, enduring passion, loyalty, sacrifice, humility, warmth, friendship, joy, gratitude, and appreciation. Her love and devotion to her family and friends had no boundaries. She left family and friends in Cleveland when or if her siblings or their spouses were ill and needed help and support. Rose was there, always bringing a beautiful smile, a sense of calmness, and a compassionate heart. She never missed any of her family’s dozens of Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and wedding celebrations. Rose loved her nieces and nephews and their children as though they were her children and grandchildren and they loved and admired her in return. Their pictures and cards adorned the walls of her apartment. Rose had many interests and hobbies, excelling in them all with great passion. As an avid reader she often had more than one book at a time on her lap. She was a whiz at card games, playing with family from age 3 to 75. Her interests in the world around her were expansive; only to be outdone by her devotion and interest in her family.Services and internment are private, due to Covid.Donations in Rose’s Memory may be sent to: Hebrew Senior Life/ Social, Cultural Fund c/o Laura Baber 100 Centre St. Brookline, MA 02446 West River Hospice Foundation 63 Kendrick St.Needham, MA 02494