Rose-Marie “Rose” (Chasse) Bickford

BENTON – Rose-Marie “Rose” (Chasse) Bickford, 75, of Fairfield, passed away Dec. 14, 2023, at Redington Fairview General Hospital with her family by her side after a long battle with dementia. She was born on March 13, 1948 in Waterville, the daughter of Rosaire and Ella Chasse.

In 1966, she graduated from Winslow High School and then went on to work at a variety of jobs, including Scott Paper, Key Bank, Senior Spectrum, and the local town offices.

While at Scott Paper, she met her husband, Rodney Bickford. They married on May 30, 1970 and welcomed three wonderful sons. They spent 45 happy years together. During those years, they enjoyed trips to Disney World, going on motorcycle trips with their friends and family and spending time with their grandchildren.

Rose was a caregiver, always wanting to help her family, friends, and neighbors. From working at Senior Spectrum, to caring for her husband who battled cancer for many years, to running errands for her elderly neighbors. She was always there when someone needed help.

She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Rodney, and her older sister, Nancy Yvon.

She is survived by her three sons, Rodney Bickford Jr. and wife Melissa of Benton, Ryan Bickford and wife Jenna of Rochester, N.H., and James Bickford and wife Kara of Fairfield; her brother Gerard Chasse and wife Connie of Bradenton, Fla., her sister Carmen Doucette and husband Paul of Winslow, and her close sister-in-law Mary Tingley and husband Bruce of Fairfield; eight grandchildren, Kacey, Gabrielle, Carson, Brody, Leyton, Amelia, Edwyn, and Emily; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff of Woodlands Memory Care in Madison for the compassionate care they gave to Rose.

Visiting hours will be from 12 – 2 p.m., followed by a memorial service to begin at 2 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street in Fairfield, with Pastor Stephen Donahue officiating.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main Street, Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book may be signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers,

memorial donations

may be made to:

Spectrum Generations

38 Gold St.

Waterville, ME 04901