Pauline (Silva) Rose, 73, of New Bedford died Monday, January 1, 2007, unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Joseph "Jo-Jo" Rose.

Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late John Burgo and Mary Silva, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Mrs. Rose was formerly employed as a supervisor at the Acushnet Company until her retirement. She later worked as a cashier at Douglas Wine and Spirits.

Survivors include two sons, Dennis J. Rose, and his wife Polly, and Peter J. Rose, and his wife Lois, all of New Bedford; four grandchildren, Raayna, Shiona, Joseph, and Dennis J. Rose, Jr.; and nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9 AM in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.