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In Memoriam

Rosemary Ann Rogers

1942-2023

SUFFIELD, CT—Rosemary Ann Rogers of Cooperstown passed peacefully in her home in Suffield, Connecticut on April 15, 2023. She was born on November 18, 1942 to parents Donald J. Washburn and Mazie L. Washburn.

Rosemary graduated from Cooperstown High School and then from Good Samaritan Nursing School, after which she was employed as a nurse by Bassett Hospital.

She was very active in the Cooperstown Methodist Church youth group with her husband, Don. She moved to Longmeadow, Massachusetts and volunteered in many ways at First Church of Longmeadow over the last 46 years. She was also a Welcome Wagon hostess for new residents.

Rosemary is survived by her brother, Willard (Renee) Washburn; daughter Robin (Larry) Brotherton; sons Thomas (Mary) Rogers and Glen Rogers; and grandchildren Sarah (Daniel) DeMaiolo, Lindsay (Andy and baby Alex), Christopher Tirrell, Rose Rogers, and Glen Rogers; and many nieces and nephews.

Married for 54 years, she was predeceased by her husband, Don R. Rogers, and her daughter, Cheryl Rogers.

A funeral for Rosemary was held on Saturday, May 27 at First Church of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Burial followed on May 31 at Lakewood Cemetery in Cooperstown. Arrangements were by the Tazzini Funeral Home, Springfield, Massachusetts.

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