Rosemary C. Lewis

LEWIS, Rosemary C.
Died at her home, on Sunday, November 4, 2007, with her family by her side. Rosemary is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Robert S. "Bucky" Lewis; daughter, Theresa M. Portzer of Savannah, GA, with her husband Jim, and sons, James Robert and Brett Ryan; sister, Dr. Margaret Brown of Northern Virginia; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Connie and Bill Buckholtz of Elmira, Betty June Lewis of Elmira Heights; along with 14 nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ross, Sr. and Gertrude Lewis, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Ross Lewis, Jr., Gerald and Gladys Lewis. Born in Buffalo, NY, daughter of the late George W. and Cecelia Dobmeier Brown, Rosemary was raised in Bowmansville, NY, and attended The Park School in Snyder, NY. She was a graduate of Elmira College, Class of 1959, with a degree in education. Rosemary began her teaching career in Alden, NY. She married Bucky in 1961, moved to Elmira, and taught 1st grade at Pine City School for 5 years. Rosemary was employed by the Elmira City School District and worked for 30 years as a home tutor. She also taught adult basic education to developmentally delayed adults for 25 years. Rosemary was active in the community as a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and with the Elmira Figure Skating Club. A long time communicant of St. Patrick's Church, she taught Religious Education there for many years. Rosemary enjoyed music, reading, crossword puzzles and cross-stitching. She and Bucky enjoyed socializing in Elmira's pubs and restaurants. Together, they enjoyed time spent at Keuka Lake, drawn back year after year by the beauty of the lake and the fond memories of where they first met. Rosemary and Bucky also enjoyed traveling in the northeast and throughout the United States. Rosemary will be remembered as a caring and generous woman, a devoted wife and loving sister, mother and grandmother. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, corner of Water and Walnut Sts., on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 11:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Elmira. Interment will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or donations in Rosemary's memory may be directed to one of the following, The Park School, Elmira College, Meals on Wheels of Chemung County, or the Parkinson's Foundation. Envelopes for all will be available at the funeral home.