Mrs. Rose Mae Fries

October 14, 1919 - February 22, 2021

Rose Mae Fries, age 101, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville. Born October 14, 1919 in Catonsville, she was the daughter of the late Colin and Rose Hoffman. She was the wife of 70 years of the late Edward Fries who passed in 2015. Rose was raised on a farm in Catonsville. She worked in the accounting department at DCA Food Industries in Ellicott City until 1949. After her retirement, she enjoyed knitting, baking, and her garden. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Colin A. and Ellen Fries. She was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Rolfing and John Hoffman who both passed in 2014. Due to the pandemic a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.