Rosemarie "Rose" Stevens, of West Roxbury and formerly longtime resident of Dorchester, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2023 at the age of 75. Rose was the loving wife of 36 years to her surviving spouse Raymond Stevens. She was a loving mother to her surviving children and spouses Christina Stevens and spouse Raymond Stevens, Regina Quilty and spouse Amy Wyeth, David Doughtry, and Daniel Doughtry. She was the dear sister of her three surviving siblings Bernadette Vincent, John Downey, and Michael Downey. Rose was also a loving and doting "Nana" to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rose is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom she absolutely adored.
Family and friends are kindly invited to visit with the family on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury from 10am-12pm. concluding with a service celebrating her life. Interment to follow at Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Feed the Children at feedthechildren.org, a charity Rose was involved in for years.