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ROSEMARY McDERMOTT "Bud" Rosemary "Bud" McDermott died Friday, March 25, 2011 peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John E. O'Neil Jr. and Rosemary (McCann) O'Neil. She was the wife of fifty two years to John J. McDermott. Mrs. McDermott was a cum laude graduate of Bryant University with a degree in Business Education. She taught at Guilford High School in Connecticut, Greystone Elementary School and Hubbard Business School. She was secretary of the Rev. Aaron Usher at St. Martin's Church for thirteen years. Mrs. McDermott was an avid golfer and belonged to the Pawtucket Country Club and the Bear Lakes Country Club. She was a member of the Rhode Island Woman's Golfers Association. She was a former member of Ballenisles for over fifteen years. Mrs. McDermott made the last hole in one of the millennium at Augusta National Golf Club. Besides her husband Mrs. McDermott leaves her five daughters, Elizabeth Spencer and her husband David, Margaret O'Neill and her husband Peter, Anne McDermott, Jane Green and her husband Joseph and Jacqueline Marovelli and her husband Bruno. She also leaves her grandchildren, Samuel, Julia, Anna, and Rachel Spencer; Peter and Patrick Oneill; Carolyn, Michael, and Sarah Green, Christopher, John, and Lauren Marinelli. She was the sister of the late John E. O'Neil and David J. O'Neill. The Funeral for Mrs. McDermott will be Tuesday at 9:00 AM from the MANNING-HEFFERN FUNERAL HOME, 68 Broadway, Pawtucket. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady Queen of Martyr Church, formerly St. Mary's, Coyle Drive, Seekonk MA, at 10:00 AM. Her burial will be in Seekonk Cemetery, Seekonk MA. The calling hours for Mrs. McDermott will be Monday 4-7 PM. in the funeral home. For directions and online condolences please visit www.manningheffern.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Arc of Blackstone Valley, 115 Manton Street, Pawtucket RI 02861 in Mrs. McDermott's memory. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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for Rosemary McDermott
Jean Colardo
March 21, 2021
I played golf in Bud’s Monday game at Bear Lakes for a few years. She was absolutely delightful.
Her warmth, kindness & gently ways were unforgettable...
She is truly missed...
April 21, 2011
Jack,Just heard of Bud's passing, Terry told me she was not well in Jan. Like the rest of us she was still to young.Your large family will be of great support going forward. God bless you. Kay an Peter Lyons
Licia Lanfgord
April 14, 2011
This message is for you Bud...I know you were with us in spirit last night during our ladies division cocktail party. What did you think about the standing ovation you received when I told everyone that we will be playing this year's Grandmother's Tournament in your name and honor? We are all so blessed to have known you. You are so missed by all of us. I will let you know who wins! Love, Licia
April 13, 2011
Miss you.
Lauren Marovelli
March 31, 2011
When I think of my Nan there are three words that come to mind - hope, strength, and love - All of three of these words describe her to a T. She showed so much strength through this entire ordeal and no matter how sick she was she never showed that she was, even towards the end she never wanted any of us to believe that she was sick. She always put everyone else before herself. She taught me that you shouldn't dwell on the inevitable, you should always fight for what you want, and that in order to live a full life you must find your special niche and stick to it. Even though my Nan had millions of talents the one that most stood out to me, and probably everyone that knew her would be her ability to unconditionally love someone. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, I couldn't tell you a time when she has ever let me down and I'm sure it's difficult for many people to find a time where she had let them down. A couple weeks ago I turned 21 years old, and it was VERY rare that I ever got to spend it with my Nan and Pepe, this year right before my birthday I found out that Nan was coming home on wednesday (my birthday being the sunday prior) the first thing I said to my mother was that even though she was coming home because she was so sick, it was going to be the best birthday present I had every gotten. All I wanted was to be able to spend time with her and I received that gift.
Nan has taught me many things, and I will continue to learn from her as I get older. There is one thing I know for certain, she will now be with me forever, watching over me, and helping me through any obstacles that may be put in front of me.
There are so many people that love you Nan, and you will be so greatly missed. I love you more than you could ever know, and thank you for everything you have given me and everything you have taught me <3 May you rest in the sweetest peace * Love you Nan
Rita & Len Nazareth
March 29, 2011
Jack and family, Please accept our sympathy is the passing of dear Bud. We have many fond memories of her smiling face at Pawtucket Country Club. May all your happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Patrick Healey
March 29, 2011
Dear Meg, Lisa, Jane,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. The name Bud McDermott always brings me back to Marlaine Drive, PCC golf, and her watchful eye at the pool. I hope you all find comfort in her memory, and strength in each other in this sad time. Peace.
Paul Toole
March 28, 2011
Mr.McDermott and Family,
I would like to offer my condolences on the loss of your wife and mother. My memories are of Mrs. McDermott greeting the golfers from the Saint Raphael Academy golf team, and their opponents, with refreshments and kind words as we "hacked" our way around the links at Pawtucket Country Club. I think it was the 13th or 14th hole where she would wave and say hello from the yard. That's all I knew of her but that was enough. She was married to the Coach and he was a good guy so she must have been as well, and she was...... RIP Mrs. McDermott
Page Sherlock
March 28, 2011
Anne & Family,
So sorry for loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
J Joseph Garrahy
March 28, 2011
Jack and Family, We were so sorry to read that Bud has passed on. Margherite remembers so well enjoying golf with her at Bear Lakes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIP Joe and Margherite Garrahy
Arthur LeBeau
March 28, 2011
Dear Jack and family
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved wife and mother. My prayers are with you all.
Arthur LeBeau
Gloria and Joe Reis
March 28, 2011
Dear Meg,
Gloria and I are very sorry about your Mother's passing.
Jim Maynard
March 28, 2011
Mr. McDermott & Family,
Mrs. McDermott was one of the kindest people I got to know during my years at Pawtucket Country Club. She always brought a smiling face and friendly attitude regardless of the situation. The sucess of her family only shows how strong and helpful she was to all. She will be missed by ALL.
March 27, 2011
Bud was one of the best of us. She had the innate class, the intelligence, the humor, the strength that lifted her above the rest of us cousins. We all loved her - her quiet ways, her kindness. She will be missed. Francie McCann
March 27, 2011
Jack & family,
I got to know Bud from playing golf at Bear Lakes in her Monday group game. Bud was always delightful, full of humor and a pleasure to be around. She will surely be missed at Bear Lakes by all of her friends. God Bless! jean colardo
Linda Schommer
March 27, 2011
To my uncle and cousins,
I am so sad for your loss.Though I had not seen Aunt Bud in years,I always remember how kind she was to me throughout my childhood.I am sure her kind and gentle spirit has been passed on to her family. Linda McDermott
March 27, 2011
Bud-will miss you-thank you Love Kathy McCann Sylvia
John Tosca
March 27, 2011
Jack and family,
It is difficult to express my feelings over your loss of Bud, as you know she will be in my prayers,she was always one of my favorites we all know were she is now.
Your pal John Tosca and Janet
Licia Boghossian-Langford
March 27, 2011
Dear Mr. McDermott, Lisa, Meg, Jackie, Jane, and Anne, thank you so much for agreeing to let me and my mother visit with Bud the week before she passed away. This meant more to us than you can imagine. When I think of Bud, I remember how she used to mediate between me and Jackie when we were kids growing up. I used to spend many days and nights at your home on Marlaine Drive and I used to fight with Jackie to let me play with your phonebooth! I can still hear Bud's laugh in the background. She had such a great laugh. She was one of the best mediators I know. She always found the most comforting words when times were difficult. She had such an influence on my life. I will never forget her. Although my mother is not capable of expressing her own sorrow in an appropriate fashion, when I speak of Bud to her, she gets teary-eyed. She truly understands that Bud is missing from her life. She loved Bud for so many years. Bud was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who always found time for everyone. We hope that you all find comfort and peace knowing that Bud is now in the hands of God. May God bless you. Love, Licia and Susan Boghossian
JOAN MARTIN
March 27, 2011
MCDERMOTT FAMILY, SENDING YOU ALL MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Leo and Lori
March 27, 2011
Dear Meg and Family
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Joe and Joan Keough
March 27, 2011
Dear Jack and family,Joan and I are so sorry for your loss.Bud was a wonderful friend and she will be missed.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Frances Kilduff
March 27, 2011
Jack and Family
Bud was a true lady.Her gentle and soft spoken kindness will be greatly missed.
Licia Langford
March 27, 2011
Dear Mr. McDermott, Lisa, Meg, Anne, Jane, and Jackie: Thank you so much for allowing me and my mother the opportunity to visit with Bud the week before she passed. It meant so much to the both of us. Bud was such a beautiful woman, both inside and out. I can still remember the days and nights I would spend at Marlaine Drive when Jackie and I would fight over who got to use the payphone first! I can still hear Bud trying to negotiate for us - she was always so great at trying to get people to see both sides of everything. She was, by far, a great wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Although my mother can't express her own condolences at this time, I know that she understands that Bud is missing now. Each time we speak of Bud, she gets emotional and teary-eyed. My mother truly loved Bud and they were the best of friends for so many, many years. I feel very blessed for having known Bud my whole life. She had a great deal of influence on me and I will never forget her.
My prayers are with you all at this time, and may you all find peace and comfort knowing that Bud is finally at rest in God's hands. Love, Licia Boghossian
Bill Whiteley
March 27, 2011
Daer Jack and family , I am so sorry for your loss . Bud was always a fine lady . My thoughts and prayers are with you .
March 27, 2011
I'll miss you nan...
Joy D'Ambra
March 27, 2011
Dear Jack and Family,
May God bless you all, Bud is a special lady, and shall be missed. I wish I could be there with you as you were for me.
Frances Kilduff
March 27, 2011
Bud will be greatly missed.She was always a lady with her soft spoken and kind words,a true example of grace and dignity.
The Staff of Manning-Heffern Funeral Home
March 27, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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