Rosemarie J. Brodeur-Heihsel

I Worked at Mercy with Rose. I really loved her.

I´m so sorry to hear of Rosemary´s passing. She and Barbara Taylor we my two fave´s at Granby High. I loved her artwork. She and Robert Perkins (the other art teacher) both inspired me to major in art history

A year later...
I feel like just when I thought of again her last year and was all excited about getting in touch (I live right here in Florence!), she was gone. We had such a good time teaching in Granby and spreading perhaps a little irreverence but also hope and joy... It was flowers amid the “potting soil”, but it was fun and worthwhile. I’m sorry she’s gone and I hope your life is flowering again now too. Sending you a shot of joy!

A couple days ago I came across a doodle Rosemarie had done on the back of a recipe card In my recipe box. I knew immediately who had done it and when. (We were at my house inventing.) So I looked her up. I live right in Florence myself and imagine my sorrow to know Id never see her again. We were both academic misfits at Granby Jr/ Sr High School years ago. She taught art and I taught Spanish and to the distress of the administration, our rooms were right next door to each other. We...

I just heard from Dottie Thibault of the death of Rosemarie.I am so sorry for your loss Jeannette,Nancy and Sandra.She sure was an accomplished person.You had to be proud of her.

Rose had this way of knowing when someone needed a lift at work. One night, we had a conversation as a group, stating 3 of our favorite things. Rose somehow remembered our answers....and she waited until a moment when it seemed fitting- and she would deliver one of those favorite things via some creative method. She amazed me every day with her talent and creative mind. She taught the entire staff eye exercises to help us avoid getting glasses. I still remember these exercises! We were nurses...

Dear Laurie and your entire family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Rose. Will never forget the kindness she bestowed on all of us who worked with her in the Mercy ER. Such a rare and beautiful woman who will be so missed by all of the lives she touched. You are all in my prayers.
With My Heartfelt Sympathy,
Carleen

To Laurie and Rosemarie's family (Mother, Jeanette, Sisters, Nancy and Sandy, and all others. I am sorry to learn of Rose's passing. My heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Memories of her wit and vibrancy will help comfort you all during this difficult time.

Dear Laurie, I will never forget Rose and her bright smile. I will also never forget the love in your eyes whenever you spoke of her. I am so sorry for your loss.