Rose Marie Wright

Rose Marie Wright obituary, Downingtown, PA

Rose Marie Wright

Rose Wright Obituary

Visit the James J. Terry Funeral Home - Downington website to view the full obituary.
On April 12, 2025, Rose Marie Wright, 90, of Downingtown, PA, peacefully passed away. Born in Malvern, Pennsylvania, on June 1, 1934, Rose Marie was a devoted wife to Christopher Byron Newton Sr., and upon becoming a widow, she married James Forrest Wright. As the matriarch of her family she is survived by her two sons, Christopher Byron Jr. and Mark David Newton. Christopher and wife Jeanette (Turczyn) gifted Rose with three grandchildren, Daniel, Anthony and Angela. Mark and wife Beth (Johnson) gifted Rose with four grandchildren, Justin, Taylor, Lillian and Clayton. Daniel and wife Emily (Seeker) gifted Rose with three great grandchildren, Josephine, Victoria and Fiona. Angela and husband Ryan O'Connor gifted Rose with two great grandchildren, Meadow and Hendrix. Justin and wife Lauren (Ventosa) gifted Rose with great grandson Benjamin. Taylor and wife Shannon (Keohane) gave Rose twin great grandchildren Genevieve and Griffin. Lillian and husband Andrew (Bean) gave Rose four great grandchildren, Fisher, Fenwick, Oxford and Pippa. Family was what Rose thought of as her greatest gift.
Rose worked at Pepperidge Farms, in the bread division, the Motor Inn and retired from the Thorndale Acme, where she worked in the bakery department. She loved baking and cooking wonderful wholesome meals and immensely cherished entertaining and feeding company. When able, she was skilled in and enjoyed crocheting, painting and drawing, gardening, puzzles, and loved to win at the casino. She never missed a Phillies game and rooted for the Eagles and Penn State football teams. She will be dearly missed by all of those that were graced by knowing her.
Rose Marie's actions were driven by her beliefs that anyone could be Jesus and one should always be welcoming, generous and give, don't ask. Her passion was to make sure visitors were fed well and enjoyed their stay. She was a great caregiver that has earned her a very special place in heaven.
On Friday, April 18, 2025, a private service will be held graveside at the Northwood Cemetery, Downingtown followed by a Celebration of Life for friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that you send donations, in Rose's name, to the St. Jude’s Hospital, Memphis, TN.
Flowers may be sent to the James J. Terry Funeral Home in Downingtown for proper positioning at the cemetery.
James J. Terry Funeral Home - Downington

736 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

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