Rose-Marie was born in Toronto, Ontario on January 7, 1938 and moved to Oshawa in the late 50's where she raised her five children.
Predeceased by her husband, Fred Upshaw, her parents Gilbert and Reta Williams, brothers Bobby and Edward Williams and a grandson, Michael Upshaw.
Rose-Marie is survived by her children; Charlotte Brisco (Larry), Fred Upshaw Jr. (Sherry), John Upshaw, Ken Upshaw (Florence) and Terri-Lynn Pratt (Dwight), her sister Doreen Winn, 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Rose-Marie will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Oshawa Funeral Home, 847 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 AM.
Interment Thornton Cemetery, Oshawa.
On-line condolences may be placed at www.oshawafuneralchapel.com