Bill Rose

OAKLAND – Bill Rose, 72, died after a brief illness, April 18, 2022, at a Bangor Hospital. He was born April 1, 1950, the son of William and Barbara Rose of Readfield.

Bill graduated from Winthrop High School in 1969. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in Vietnam and had a distinguished career prior to his retirement after twenty years of service. He went on to become a small business owner and led a very fulfilling life and enjoyed many lasting friendships.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Carol, are her children, her daughter, Hayley Murphy and her husband Dan and their son Gavin of Auburn; her son, Colin of Oakland; Bill’s sons, Eric L. Rose and his wife Erin of Alna, and Jonathan Rose of Rego Park, N.Y.; one brother, Fred Rose and his wife Barbara and their son Jeff, a sister, Barbara and her husband Cyrus of Readfield.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.