Lorraine F. Rosevear

Lorraine (Ferris) Rosevear, 88, of Newington died on Monday, April 16, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Albert E. Rosevear for 64 years. Born in Hartford, she lived in Wethersfield most of her life, moving to Newington a short time ago and was a member of Church of Christ, Congregational, Newington. Lorraine, along with her husband, was very active in the Boy Scouts of America Troop # 50, Wethersfield, and was recognized for 40 years of service. She was a member of the Griswoldville Chapel Ladies Aid Society of Wethersfield. Lorraine and her husband Albert were avid campers, traveling throughout much of the United States and Canada. They belonged to the New England Volkswagen Camper's Club and the Traveleer's. Besides her husband she leaves her son and daughter-in-law Albert "Bud" E. Rosevear, Jr. and Joanne of Sewickley, PA, her granddaughter Elizabeth Rosevear of Sewickley, PA, her brother Harry Ferris of Gainesville, GA, her sister-in-law Doris Rosevear of Wallingford, many nieces and nephews, and many close friends. She was pre-deceased by her parents Harry L. Ferris and Mildred (Lull) Ferris, her brother and sister-in-law Earl Ferris and Barbara Ferris, and her brother-in-law William Rosevear, Jr. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 3:00 p.m., at the Church of Christ, Congregational, 1075 Main St., Newington. Burial will be private in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations can be sent to the Memorial and Tribute Campership Fund, Connecticut Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America, 60 Darlin Street, East Hartford, CT 06108 or to the Griswoldville Chapel Ecclesiastical Society, c/o H. Covey 40 Dorlen Circle, Wethersfield, CT 06109.
Lorraine's family would like to thank the staff at Jefferson House, Newington, for their care and dedication during the time she spent there. To share a memory with her family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com