It is with great sadness announcing that Margaret Rose, 95 of St. James Manor in

Oneonta, formally from Walton and Goodyear Lake, passed away Thursday, October 3rd,

2024, surrounded by her family, at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. Margaret was born

in Johnson City on January 1, 1929, the daughter of the late Anthony and Edith Field. On

June 28, 1953, she married George Rose at the Margaretville United Methodist Church

after he served his country proudly during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force.

Margaret completed high school in Owego at the age of 16 and immediately was

accepted at Hartwick College, where she graduated and then completed her master’s

degree at SUCO. She was a beloved music teacher, guidance counselor, retiring from

teaching in 1984, however never really stopped advising and counseling. She was not

just a teacher, but a mentor and inspiration to her students. Her dedication to fostering

creativity, discipline and a lifelong appreciation for music in her students will be fondly

remembered by all who knew her. Margaret was a member of the Order of the Eastern

Star where she was past Matron and the Plymouth Community Church. Margaret loved

traveling, playing cards and spoiling her grandchildren where she was a frequent fan and

supporter of their many athletic events, paying special attention to the youngest, Cody.

She never ran out of love and seemed to love all her kids, grandkids and great grandkids

in a unique and special way.

Margaret is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: 2 sons,

Scott (Lindee) Rose, Apex, NC; Steven (Jacqlene) Rose, Sidney, 1 daughter, Jacquelyn

Rose, Vermont; 8 grandchildren, Jon (Cindy), Chris (Brooke), Billy (Nicole), Mandy,

Tom (Megan), Matt (Ericka), Cody (Chelsea), and Keith, 11 great grandchildren, several

nieces, nephews, cousins, and very special friends Lori, Paul, Jered, Paula Jean, and

Andy Foote, and John Edwards, not to forget the thousands of young men/women and

kids she taught and counseled over the decades of public-school service in Margaretville,

Downsville and Walton, her card playing friends and the coffee klatch group.

Friends and relatives will be invited to an informal memorial service when it is

scheduled. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations in Margaret’s memory

to the Shriners Children: https://lovetotherescue.org.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com

Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel Sidney, NY.