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Rosemary Anne Porter
1935 - 2021
Rosemary Anne Porter
1935 - 2021
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Rosemary Porter Obituary
Rosemary Porter died on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at her home at the age of 85.
Married for 64 years, to Raymond Porter, Rosemary is survived by five children - Catherine Anne Porter, Jonathan Henry Mark Evans Porter (wife-Heddi Porter), Gillian Louise Porter (Daniel Romero), Hillary Susan Spitzer (husband-John Spitzer) and Adrian Beric Porter (wife-Catherine Porter); and her 13 grandchildren, Thomas John Mirande IV (wife-Chloe Mirande), Michael Jack Mirande, Emily Anne Mirande, Stormie Danielle Porter-Romero, Skye Julian Porter-Romero, Julianne Debra Spitzer, Evan Raymond Spitzer (wife-Kayla Reopelle), Brian Trevor Spitzer, Hillary Michelle Porter (husband-Daniel Pagan), Carolanne Theresa Porter, Gregory Beric Porter (wife-Chloe Perceval), Jessica Elizabeth Thorn and Ian Jacob Porter.
Her accomplishments include surviving the bombings of London as a child during World War II, starting college in her late 40's and attaining her doctorate in anthropology, with a minor in women's studies, teaching in Gettysburg College, in her 60's becoming a driving force behind the creation of the High School Park, being in her late 60's when she was the captain on a winning women's (not senior) tennis team in the Pennsylvania State League Championship, being in her 70's when she was on a winning team in the North American Bridge Championships, skiing into her 80's, starting to camp in her 40's with 5 children between 5 & 12 yrs of age and still camping when she was in her 80's along with her husband, children and 13 grandchildren, and world traveling with her husband until COVID derailed their trips.
A spirited woman who never lost her wish to match wits and stamina in games of scrabble, tennis, mahjong and bridge. A gardener of life and all things that grow; from the soil, womb, and the heart into gardens, families, friendships and community. She will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life tea party in her garden will be arranged when the weather improves.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Friends of High School Park would be appreciated by the family.
8 Entries
Barbara Weiss
September 11, 2022
Dear Raymond and family,
It was with sadness that I learned of Rosemary’s passing.
She was a friend and both partner and opponent on the tennis court.
Rosemary was very intelligent and interesting in conversation.
Loved Rosemary’s accent and use of the English language.
May her memory be a blessing.
Barbara Weiss
Marta Blatnick
May 26, 2021
Dear Mr Porter and family:
Rosemary was my partner in tennis, my friend, a very special person. Always fun chatting with her, interesting conversations when we would finish our matches and sitting for lunch, loved her accent.
I will miss her very much.
Marta
Wendy&Ted Test
April 30, 2021
Although only met Rosemary in her later years I’m honored to have known her, what a remarkable person. I was even fortunate enough to get in an a game of scrabble with her (in which she was a fierce player) and be a part of a couple Porter- family camping trips. Such fun—She raised a fantastic family and knew how to live life to the fullest. We are so very sorry for your loss❤
Janet and Stephen Leech
April 29, 2021
Dear Raymond and all the family,
We are saddened to hear of Rosemary's passing and shall miss her greatly. We so enjoyed getting together with her for bridge in the garden at our home, weekly Mah Jongg and admiring her lovely garden. She was a true and constant friend to many. Definitely she lived a full, varied and interesting life. Always a smile on her face and a concern or hand of compassion if needed. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. "Friends are the flowers of life", that's what Rosemary was to us.
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Alison Peedell
April 29, 2021
A most wonderful woman and a very treasured cousin, Rosemary will be sorely missed here in Oxford ! And of course by all her friends and family all around the world,
Martha Mowry
April 28, 2021
She will be missed and remembered for many things, but to me, her engaging presence, open acceptance and generosity in all ways made her a wonderful friend and role model. With love to Rosemary and her family, Martha
Terry Quier
April 27, 2021
To all of the Porter family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
My heart hurts with the loss of Rosemary. She was such a strong, compassionate and loving person. I greatly admired her spirt and strength. Rosemary was all about family and I was luckily included in that. May you rest in Peace. I will love you always.
April 27, 2021
Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
- The Staff of James J. Dougherty Funeral Home
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