Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Dec 12, 1943 - Oct 5, 2025
Very sad to hear of Rosa’s passing. We worked together at Somerville Mental Health Clinic. She was kind, smart , and funny. A beautiful person. My condolences to her family.
Doreen
Doreen Hayden Ryan
October 14, 2025 | Somerville, MA | Coworker
Karen, Dave and family, we were sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful matriarch. May her spirit soar in God's light, and love, and may her memory be an eternal blessing.
Susan and Michael Nionakis
October 14, 2025 | Somerville, MA | Friend
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. May she Rest In Peace!
carolyn gunther
October 09, 2025 | Saugus, MA
Karen I am so so sorry to hear that you have lost your mom. My heart goes out to you, David, Paula Cal and all the kids. Please know that you are in my Prayers.
Kim Battle
October 08, 2025 | Friend
Karen,
Our hearts are deeply saddened for the passing of your Mom, affectionately known to us as "Sis". That Boston accent of hers will forever ring in our minds. And we will always remember her beautiful spirit and infectious smile. We want to Thank Sis for the hospitality shown to us when we visited. Especially for the Collard Greens she hand picked from her garden and cooked for us. They were the best we've ever had.
Auntee Sis went above and beyond the call of duty to...
Carol(Marshall), Edith and Olivia(Steve)
October 07, 2025 | Atlanta, GA | Family
Rest in peace, Aunt Sis.
Tammy Welch
October 07, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA | Family
I am so sad to hear of Rosa's passing. Rosa was the highlight of my morning, always laughing and giggling. I always left her home with a smile and warm feeling. I will miss my friend dearly. May she Rest in Peace. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Keep the faith. Pam (MOW)
Pam McCarthy
October 07, 2025 | Malden, MA | Friend
Rosa Lee Mills – Of Medford, passed away at home on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was 81 years young. Born and raised in Eatonton, Georgia, she was the beloved daughter of the late John W. and Rose Mae (Hampton) Williams. Rosa cherished spending time with her family. Seeing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren always brought her immense joy, and she never missed an opportunity to proudly boast about them. She also enjoyed testing her luck while playing cards and was known for her unbeatable poker face. In her quiet moments, Rosa loved reading, fishing, and cheering on all of Boston’s sports teams. Beloved wife of the late Robert Mills. Significant other of the late Winters (Raymond) Gunther for 38 yrs. Devoted mother of Karen L. Goodridge and her husband David of Somerville, and Eric Mills of Medford. Cherished grandmother of Darryl B. Goodridge and his wife Renae M. of Somerville, Alicia R. Goodridge of Somerville, and Jayla Rose Moore of Medford. Loving great-grandmother of Julian M., Cassius J., and Kira K. Goodridge. Dear sister of Joseph H. Williams and his wife Mary of Coatesville, PA, and the late Johnnie Williams, Theodora "Dolly" Butler, Dorothy Welch, Willie "Frankie" Williams, Thomas L. Williams, and Eddie Williams. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House SQ.) Somerville on Saturday, October 18th from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. Followed by words of remembrance at 12:00PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Services will conclude with interment at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.
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