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Rosemarie Devine Obituary

DEVINE, Rosemarie (Keady) Of Bridgewater, died on Sunday, March 14, 2010, in her home surrounded by her loving family, after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. Keady and Annie (Kelly) Keady. Raised in South Boston she graduated from South Boston High School. She was a long time employee and dear friend to the Boston Globe. She was an avid reader and Red Sox fan as well as a news "junkie". Her children, sisters and especially grandchildren meant the world to her. She was a long time supporter and champion fund raiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She is survived by her husband, John Devine and former husband, Robert Berry; her devoted children, Kathi Cuprinski and her husband Paul of Brockton, Maureen Callahan and her husband Jay of Bridgewater, Patti Smith and her husband Steve of Maine, Karen Mussari and her husband Mike of Bridgewater, and the late Kevin Berry; her beloved grandchildren, Patrick Callahan, Timmy Cuprinski, Daniel Callahan, Alex Cuprinski, Michael, Jonathan, Ben and Anna Smith, Grace and Anthony Mussari & Devin and Christopher Berry; her sisters, Agnes Rexroad of New Hampshire and Barbara McDonough of Quincy; she is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was the sister of the late Anna Houghtaling and Jackie Keady. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt 123) BROCKTON on Thursday at 7:30 AM thence to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 103 Center St., Bridgewater where a funeral mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul at 9:00AM. All are welcome to attend Rose's burial on Friday at Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover, New Hampshire, where she will be laid to rest with her long time friend and brother-in-law Paul McDonough at 11:00AM. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Wednesday 4:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rose's memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 No. Main St., Natick, MA 01760 or Fourth Presbyterian Church, 340 Dorchester St., South Boston, MA 02127. For directions, obituary, and view memorial video, visit www.RussellFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Mar. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
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9 Entries

Jerry Ackerman

March 17, 2010

Rose was the best, a bright jewel in the Globe's internal clockworks. Not much got by her and just seeing her could brighten a gloomy day. My condolences to all who loved her.

March 17, 2010

Patti and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Our prayer meeting on Wednesday will hold your family in prayer.

Friends at Faith Christian Center, Maine

Susan Kelleher

March 17, 2010

Pattiann and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

David & Debbie Wright

March 16, 2010

Dear Maureen and family - Please accept our sympathy on the death of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless...Sincerely, David and Debbie

Richard Carpenter

March 16, 2010

Rose was a special person in what was then a special newspaper. My condolences.

Mary Dunbar

March 16, 2010

Dear Karen, Mike & Family, I am very saddened to hear of your mothers passing. Now the road has risen to meet her, the wind will always be at her back and the sun will shine warm upon her face. God now holds her in the palm of his hand.

Trish Graziano

March 16, 2010

Maureen and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are all thinking of you during this difficult time.
Love, Tom, Trish, Amy, Danielle, Tommy and Reilly

Daniel Totten

March 16, 2010

Dear Karen & Family, we are so sorry for your Mom's passing. Rose and your entire family have been in our thoughts and prayers throughout her battle.We send our love and continued prayers to the entire family.
Dan Totten & Family

Larry Ames

March 16, 2010

My desk in the Globe sports department was next to the message center, and I had a front row seat observing Rose and her sister, Barbara, weave their magic on a daily basis. Globe readers and all my colleagues benefited from their devotion and dedication. Clearly, Rose loved the Globe, and all who knew her are saddened by her passing. My wife, Bunny, and I send our condolences.

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