Black and white photograph showing little vegetation of Rose Briar under construction. 'W. G. Ball's home being built, now Rose Briar' on Ridge Road north of 8th fairway on golf course.]]>
She married Ralph B. Sherman on January 29th, 1960. They lived on their family farm in Worthington where they raised their 3 children.

Rose had several jobs throughout the years Pro Brush, Albert Farms, drove School Bus, Ashmere Nursing Home, Swift River Academy.

Rose grew up loving horses - loved competing in local gymkhanas & horse shows at the local fairs.

Her happiest times were fair season where she participated in any way she was needed, especially announcing for the Horse & Ox draws at the local fairs.

Rose was involved with the Cummington Fair for 42 years, first as secretary starting in 1982 and later as a Fair Director. In November 2014 Rose was inducted to the Massachusetts Agricultural Fairs Association 2014 Hall of Fame.

She is predeceased by her late husband Ralph B. Sherman, her mother Mary E. Brooks and sister Ginger Donovan & her faithful dog and companion of 15 years Chloe. She is survived by her three children Terry R. Malloy, Wendy S. Sherman (Terry Corbett), Dale L. Sherman (Mary Bourdon) & grandson Joshua Culver and her sisters Elizabeth Parish & Deen Nugent and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration Of Rose's Life will be held in the spring at the Cummington Fairgrounds on May 18th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Donations in her memory may be made to: Hillside Agricultural Scholarship ? Sandy Lilly P.O. Box 3004, Ashfield, MA 01030.
Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Feb. 22, 2024.]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). See item 2021-114, Russell Tower, 1903. ]]>
The photograph is taken from the corner of the house, showing the wrap around veranda. The house at 42 Conwell Road is owned in 2019 by Mark Shapiro and Pam Thompson. ]]>