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Rose Crettien, 74

by | Aug 25, 2024 | Obituaries

Rose Crettien

Rose Crettien

Rose Crettien, 74, of Hopkinton died Aug. 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Oct. 6, 1949, in Winthrop. She was the daughter of the late Frances Kanegis and Irving Steinberg.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, Philippe Crettien, daughter Chloe Crettien of Portland, Maine, as well as son Miles Crettien, daughter-in-law Jennifer Crettien and grandson Elijah Crettien of Kingston, New York. She also is survived by sister Lynda “Marla” Miller and brother-in-law Andy Miller of Framingham.

Rose was a passionate and talented educator, cook and gardener with profound respect for all living things. She had a quick wit and ridiculous sense of humor. She is infinitely loved.

Public services will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe Street.

Obituaries are submissions, typically from funeral homes, that are not subject to the same level of editorial oversight as the rest of the Hopkinton Independent. Obituaries may be edited for grammatical and factual mistakes and clarifications and shortened for space considerations.

2 Comments

  1. Muriel Kramer

    Our heartfelt condolences to the Crettien family – Rose was smart, sassy, and so full of love for her beautiful family.

    May her memory be a blessing.

  2. Rick Fingerman

    Rose was such an amazing person. Her quick wit, bright smile, and laugh always brightened my day. She will live on in my thoughts.

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