Rose Edith Safran, 96, a resident of Kendal in Hanover, NH, previously of York Harbor, ME, Magnolia, MA, and New York City died peacefully Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Rose, born October 5, 1925, in Astoria, New York was the daughter of Mabel Nevinski and Leo Safran, sister/sister-in-law to Royal L and Patricia A Safran, companion of Leonard Emerson, Aunt to Paul Safran (Carol, Brett, Amelia), Clare Norton (Philip, Caroline, Jonathon), Anne Holloway (Charlie, Emma), Mary Sadler (Daniel, Joshua), Andrew Safran (Amy, Ben, Allison), dear to Pam, Marcie, Joy and many more cousins and friends.

Graduate of Hunter High School and Queen's College, Rose pursued a career in advertising and publishing, combining this career with her joy of traveling, art, and education. Moving to New England in the 1970's, she managed a career as an independent arts, antiques, travel and lifestyle writer. Rose's featured articles appeared in publications such as the Boston Globe, Country Inns and Backroads, New England Antiques Journal, and Maine Antique Digest.

Rose enjoyed skiing, hiking, swimming, traveling, and always looked forward to an interesting conversation. She was an avid supporter of the arts volunteering at the York Art Association, writing a weekly column "About the Arts" in her local newspaper, and frequently reviewed summer theater at the Ogunquit Playhouse. Rose was an active member of the International Women's Club of New England, planned educational programs, and authored several books.

Rose will rest in peace beside her mother in Cape Ann, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Parkinson's Foundation or The International Women's Club of New England.

A memorial service will be held in York Harbor, ME at a later date. The family thanks the staff at Kendal and Bayada Hospice in Hanover, NH.

A memorial service will be held at St. Christopher's Church in York, Maine on Wednesday, October 5th at 11:00am