East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Mary Florence ( Messersmith) DeRose, 97, known to all as Flossie, died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Wingate of East Longmeadow. Mary, a daughter of the late Ralph and Mary ( Cummings) Messersmith was born January 5, 1918 in Williamsport, PA. In addition to her parents, Mary was...
Read MoreFlossie was a very nice lady. I am glad I got to know her many years ago. We extend our sympathy to the DeRose family and share in not only the loss but also the joy of having her touch our lives. Peace and Love to all, Cheryl Jackson Rieck and John Summers.
cheryl rieck
August 02, 2015 | Winfield, WV
Flossie was one of my favorite people, a friend, an artist with yarn and fabric, a nurse with wonderful insight into helping mothers of newborns. My family and I have many fond memories of her kindness and generosity. I remember her fondly each time I stop to admire my life-size Raggedy Ann which she hand made over 40 years ago. The smiling photo you selected is a reminder of her look the day she mentioned that each of her "Raggedy" dolls was blessed with a candy heart.
Carolyn Nestor
August 02, 2015 | South Hadley, MA
