BELFAST — Rose Beeton, 79, of Belfast, passed away peacefully Dec. 30, 2013, with all her family by her side. Born April 13, 1934, she was the daughter of George Sterling and Beatrice Burrell. Married Dec. 2, 1960, to Edward Beeton Sr., Rose grew up in Massachusetts until 1978 and then relocated to the Belfast-Searsport area.

Rose was a homemaker raising her children and later in life worked housekeeping in the hospitality field. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will live in all the hearts and minds of those who were blessed enough to have known her. Rose always lived life to its fullest and loved to spend time with family, play bingo and many nights were spent singing karaoke. Rose also volunteered her time to nursing homes aiding people in need and making their days more enjoyable.

She was predeceased by her husband, Edward Beeton Sr.; her first-born son, James Beeton, who died at birth; and her brothers, Johnny Burns, Robert Sterling and George Sterling.

Rose is survived by her children, Edward Beeton Jr. and his wife, Doris, of Saco, Susan Woodrow and husband, Mark, of Northport, Donald Beeton and his wife, Christy, of Nobleboro, Donna Kirk and her husband, Andrew, of Morrill, and Daniel Beeton and his wife, Patti, of Stockton Springs. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Alicia Dunham, Bradley Beeton, Benjamin Dunham, Erin Beeton, Christopher Beeton, Amanda Dunham, James Owen, Melissa Woodrow, Daniel Beeton Jr., Joshua Owen, Lindsay Woodrow, Jessica Sykes and Brandon Peasley. Rose was loved by many special people in her life. She also cherished her grandchildren, Jason Dunham, Adrienne LeBlanc, Deanna Cashman, Travis Lee, Shawn Adams, Morgan Nickerson and Arianne (Reynolds) Clark; her special nephew, Daniel Sterling and his wife, Nancy, of Swanville; as well as many nieces and nephews. Rose was also the proud great-grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren, with an additional three great-grandchildren due in the coming months.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, Jan. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave in Belfast. Graveside burial will be announced in the spring.