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Rosemary Kearns Obituary

QUINCY Rosemary Kearns, September 23, 2008. Former wife of the late Robert F. Nolan Sr. Loving mother of Sheila Nolan of Falmouth, Siobhan Nolan of Wollaston, Rory Nolan-Reid and her husband Stephen of Wollaston, Erin Newcomb and her husband Richard of Weymouth and the late Robert F. Nolan Jr. Sister of Catherine Kearns of Cohasset, Elaine Russo of Wayland, William Kearns of Milton and the late Grace Hanley and Frances Muller. Proud Grandy of Olivia, Nolan, and Grace Geary of Falmouth, Katherine, Kristinia and Lily Reid of Wollaston, Kenny and Derek Newcomb of Weymouth. Special Aunt of Judith Curtin of Waltham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rosemary was born and raised in Watertown. She was a 1946 graduate of Watertown High School and also attended Northeastern University and Quincy College. Rosemary was an Administrative Assistant for Quincy Public Schools for many years. She was involved in many programs through the Quincy Schools which included Project Linc and Adult continuing education. She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crosswords. She loved to play bridge with a special circle of friends. Rosemary was a member of the Furnace Brook Golf Club where she enjoyed playing golf. Most of all Rosemary enjoyed spending with her grandchildren who she loved so much. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Saturday at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Wollaston at 10:00 a.m. Visiting hours Friday 4- 8 p.m. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Mrs. Kearns may be made to St. Jude Children's Research, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38105. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Sep. 25, 2008.

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Donna Robinson

September 26, 2008

To the Nolan Girls,

Your mother was such a great friend to my mother for so many years. Rosie took Ruthie places she never imagined going, including of course, Bermuda (my mother's first plane ride I
do believe).

Rosie took the place of Big Jim for a while and I will be forever grateful for the time she spent laughing with my mother.

It was easy to tell when Rosemary was "in the house" probably smoking a cig, telling a story in that Lauren Bacall voice, laughing as only she could. Always interested in me, my family, and
genuine interest to boot.

My mother has lost a great friend. May your memories keep you smiling.

Aileen Ryan

September 26, 2008

Erin, Kenny, & Derek; So sorry for your loss, please accept our condolences. Aileen & John Ryan

Judith Berman

September 26, 2008

Dear Sheila, Siobhan, Rory, Erin, Elaine Russo, William Kearns, Catherine Kearns, Olivia, Nolan & Grace Geary, Katherin, Kristina and Lily Reid, Kenny and Derek Newcomb,

My heartfelt condolences go out the Kearns and Nolan families. Rosemary was a very outgoing person and very close to her family. She will be missed by everyone that she has touched.

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