Donald Drake Rose, D.D.S. (November 25, 1924–September 1, 2015), 90, formerly of Binghamton, New York, died at his home in Haydenville, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his first wife of 44 years, Margaret Mary (DiLello) Rose of Binghamton, and survived by his second wife of 21 years, Patrice Woeppel. He is also survived by his three sons, John and Jeff of Binghamton and Joseph of New York City, his daughter Jennifer and her husband Shawn FitzMaurice of Milton, his grandson, Ryan FitzMaurice, and stepson Jamal Berkeley, his wife, Ann Podesta, and their twin boys, Jeremy and Justin.

Don was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and Air Force and practiced dentistry in Binghamton. He enjoyed sailing, golf, hiking, computers, writing, and photography, and he was deeply involved in the civil rights and the human growth potential movements. He had been active in musical theater, community organizations, the dental society, computer and camera clubs, and the Unitarian Church. Most recently, he was leading a life story writing seminar. Don loved traveling, re-watching classic movies, eating good food, and singing snatches from the many Broadway shows he had seen.

A Memorial Service/Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Douglass Funeral Service in Amherst. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VA Leeds Medical Center, 421 N. Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053; or to the Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA 01060. 

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of the VA for the extraordinary care, competence, and expertise provided for our beloved husband and father; and to the staff of All About You Professional Home Care and the Cooley Dickinson Hospice for the incredible, skilled, and compassionate care and support provided by staff throughout.

Burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.