Rosemarie Abel treasured daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly with family at her side at CMMC hospital in Lewiston, Maine.
Rosemarie Ellen Cady was born April 28th 1940 and raised in the Boston area. She spent many years traveling as a navy wife with her family to places including Connecticut, Nebraska and Hawaii before settling in her beloved state of Maine where she resided since 1986.
Before retiring she worked for Raymond’s Funeral Home in South Paris and later started her own cleaning business; “Neat and Tidy.” After retiring she devoted herself to her family, shopping, collecting and decorating with what she called “Her Junk.” Rosemarie was an animal lover who adopted and cared for many dogs and cats over the years, including Little Guy who will miss her terribly.
Rosemarie is survived by her mother Rita Cady of Millis, Ma. Children: Wanda Kochansky and husband Kevin, son Dan Abel and wife Petra, Pamela Branche and husband David, Patrick Abel and partner Doreen.
Grandchildren: Eric Dutra and wife Jennifer, Shawn Dutra, Scott Heinzman and fiancée Moe, Cheryl Fadden and boyfriend Steve, Nick Abel and fiancée Jen and Rebeka and Rachael Abel.
Great-grandchildren: Alyssa Rosemarie, Lillyana Rea and Brooke Stephanie.
Her surviving siblings are Robert Cady and wife Heidi, Carolann and husband Dan, Jeanmarie Smith and husband Mark, John Cady and wife Lynda, as well as many nieces, nephews aunts, and uncles.
Rosemarie was predeceased by her daughter Stephanie Lynn Abel, her father Robert Cady, brother Peter Byrda, his wife Roseanna, and her grandmother Rose Cady. All of whom are with her now. Forever loved and cherished by all of us.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral from the Ginley Funeral Home, 892 Main St in Walpole on Monday, May 20 at 10 a.m. followed by graveside services at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton at 11 a.m.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 - 6 p.m. in the funeral home.