1919
Rosemary
2018
Rosemary E. Smith
February 17, 1919 — August 25, 2018
Rosemary E. Smith, 99, of Morrisville, NY, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Crouse Community Center.
She was born February 17, 1919 in Elmira, NY a daughter of Michael and Catherine Collins Sullivan. In 1941, she was one of the first class of women to graduate from the University of Rochester Dental School. After graduation, she went to work for the Rome State School as a dental hygienist, retiring after 31 years of service. Rosemary married Arnold Smith on June 16, 1943 and they had 65 years of marriage before Arnold predeceased her on June 20, 2008.
Rosemary was the oldest member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Morrisville.
Surviving are five nieces, Sheila (John) Riley of Berlin, CT; Pam (Denny) Schultz, Diane (Tom) Meehan, Connie (Dan) Hennessy and Kathleen (Rick) Peets, all of Rochester, NY; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews; a sister-in-law, Mil Smith of Rochester, NY; a devoted friend, Midge Herrick of Morrisville; a son, John and four grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Friday, August 31, at St. Joan of Arc Church, Morrisville, followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hamilton, NY.
There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joan of Arc Church, PO Box 1087, Morrisville, NY 13408; or to Crouse Community Center, 101 South St., Morrisville, NY 13408.
Rosemary’s family would like to thank the Crouse Community Center for the excellent care given to her during her stay there.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville.
She was born February 17, 1919 in Elmira, NY a daughter of Michael and Catherine Collins Sullivan. In 1941, she was one of the first class of women to graduate from the University of Rochester Dental School. After graduation, she went to work for the Rome State School as a dental hygienist, retiring after 31 years of service. Rosemary married Arnold Smith on June 16, 1943 and they had 65 years of marriage before Arnold predeceased her on June 20, 2008.
Rosemary was the oldest member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Morrisville.
Surviving are five nieces, Sheila (John) Riley of Berlin, CT; Pam (Denny) Schultz, Diane (Tom) Meehan, Connie (Dan) Hennessy and Kathleen (Rick) Peets, all of Rochester, NY; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews; a sister-in-law, Mil Smith of Rochester, NY; a devoted friend, Midge Herrick of Morrisville; a son, John and four grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Friday, August 31, at St. Joan of Arc Church, Morrisville, followed by interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hamilton, NY.
There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joan of Arc Church, PO Box 1087, Morrisville, NY 13408; or to Crouse Community Center, 101 South St., Morrisville, NY 13408.
Rosemary’s family would like to thank the Crouse Community Center for the excellent care given to her during her stay there.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville.
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