Rosemary Elizabeth Kelly (nee Kelly) passed at the age of 88 on Sunday, September 24th, 2023.
Born on January 3rd, 1935, in the City of Philadelphia to Ethel Kelly (nee Redd) and John Roland Kelly, Rosemary was the youngest of three daughters.
She married William J. Kelly with whom she had three sons, William O’Kelly, Michael Kelly, and James Kelly, and was grandmother to ten grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.
Rosemary was predeceased by her husband, William, her middle son, Michael, her sisters Doris Canavan (nee Kelly) and Patricia Devine (nee Kelly), and her companion Roger Stewart with whom she enjoyed a relationship of over twenty years after she was widowed.
Since February 2021, Rosemary made her home with her youngest son, James, and his wife. As was her desire, she passed quietly at home. She will be greatly missed and remembered always.
Services are private
Our Mother was loving, caring, nurturing and industrious. A loving Spouse and Mother. Attractive, humorous and elegant. She was resourceful and dependable. My brothers and I often reflect on the love and outward signs of being loved by our parents. I know that they are together in the Presence of the Eternal One. I am grateful to our Lord for the parents that we were blest to raise us. ✝️🌹❤️ Love always and forever Mom. ❤️ XOXOXO
I will remember Aunt Rosemary smiling and singing everything from Singing in the Rain to Irish Eyes are Smiling to all the Christmas songs in Thanksgiving Day with her sisters and her dear mother. . I last saw her in July of 2o21 singing a song with from years ago with my mom. . She was happy and independent. I will remember her well.
Anne Marie ❤️🍀
I remember Aunt Rosemary smiling and singing every from singing in the rain to Irish eyes are smiling to every Christmas song while doing Thanksgiving dishes with her sisters and dear mother. She was independent and happy. I will remember her well.