Betty E. (Rose) Jerome, 91, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at St. Anne's Hospital. She was wife of the late Edward S. Jerome.

Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Winfred and Edith (Cook) Rose, she was a lifelong resident of Tiverton. Prior to retirement, she was a bookkeeper at Newport Naval Base. Mrs. Jerome enjoyed gardening, reading and animals.

Survivors include two sons, Stephen E. Jerome of Tiverton and John A. Jerome of Tiverton; a daughter, Elizabeth Belisle of Fall River; and three grandchildren, Gregory Jerome, Mya Jerome and Ava Jerome.

She was sister of the late Thelma Hart.

Private services are under the direction of the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Road, Westport, MA 02790.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02842.

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