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In Memory of
Rosemarie
Simmons (Costa)
Simmons (Costa)
2017
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Obituary for Rosemarie Simmons (Costa)
Rosemarie M. Simmons
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother
Rosemarie M. (Costa) Simmons 87, passed away peacefully Saturday July 8, 2017 at home in Selma, NC. She was the wife of the late Frederick Samuel Simmons Jr..
Rosemarie was born in Warren, RI on November 9, 1929, the daughter of the late Frank and Dora ( Lessard) Costa.
Rosemarie enjoyed being a volunteer at the Warren Animal Shelter for over 30 years. She was truly devoted to the welfare of abandoned animals. Rosemarie was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary of The Bay Parish. She and her husband frequently volunteered at many church events. Rosemarie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rosemarie spent the last 4 years living in Selma, NC., coming from Warren, She was lovingly taken care of by her son Frederick and his wife Jessie, surrounded by her favorite pets and enjoying the warm sunshine.
Rosemarie is survived by her daughter Kathleen Descoteaux and husband Alan of Tewksbury, MA ; her son Frederick Simmons III and wife Jessie of Selma, NC ; her son Gregory Simmons and wife Becky of NC; grandchildren Bryan, Michael, Tiana DuVall (husband Jordan), Tyler, Evan, Cheyenne, Arianna, Seth, Faith, Jacob, Eden, Braydon and Fallon; great-grandchildren Jack, Aiden, Millie and Hartley. Her sister Trudy Palazio and husband James of Bristol, RI, sister Mary Costa of Bristol, RI. Sisters-in-laws Janet Silvia and Claire Reynolds both of Middletown, RI ; many nieces and nephews.
Rosemarie was the sister of the late Frank Costa, Jr and sister-in-law of the late Dolores Costa, George Silvia and Edward Reynolds.
Her funeral will be held Saturday July 15, 2017 at 9:00am from the Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main Street, Warren.
Burial in St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery, Vernon Street, Warren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Friday from 4:00 - 7:00pm
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Warren Animal Shelter, 80 Wood Street, Warren RI 02885.
www.wjsmithfh.com
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother
Rosemarie M. (Costa) Simmons 87, passed away peacefully Saturday July 8, 2017 at home in Selma, NC. She was the wife of the late Frederick Samuel Simmons Jr..
Rosemarie was born in Warren, RI on November 9, 1929, the daughter of the late Frank and Dora ( Lessard) Costa.
Rosemarie enjoyed being a volunteer at the Warren Animal Shelter for over 30 years. She was truly devoted to the welfare of abandoned animals. Rosemarie was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary of The Bay Parish. She and her husband frequently volunteered at many church events. Rosemarie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rosemarie spent the last 4 years living in Selma, NC., coming from Warren, She was lovingly taken care of by her son Frederick and his wife Jessie, surrounded by her favorite pets and enjoying the warm sunshine.
Rosemarie is survived by her daughter Kathleen Descoteaux and husband Alan of Tewksbury, MA ; her son Frederick Simmons III and wife Jessie of Selma, NC ; her son Gregory Simmons and wife Becky of NC; grandchildren Bryan, Michael, Tiana DuVall (husband Jordan), Tyler, Evan, Cheyenne, Arianna, Seth, Faith, Jacob, Eden, Braydon and Fallon; great-grandchildren Jack, Aiden, Millie and Hartley. Her sister Trudy Palazio and husband James of Bristol, RI, sister Mary Costa of Bristol, RI. Sisters-in-laws Janet Silvia and Claire Reynolds both of Middletown, RI ; many nieces and nephews.
Rosemarie was the sister of the late Frank Costa, Jr and sister-in-law of the late Dolores Costa, George Silvia and Edward Reynolds.
Her funeral will be held Saturday July 15, 2017 at 9:00am from the Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main Street, Warren.
Burial in St. Mary of the Bay Cemetery, Vernon Street, Warren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Friday from 4:00 - 7:00pm
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Warren Animal Shelter, 80 Wood Street, Warren RI 02885.
www.wjsmithfh.com
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