Rose Mary Duffey Obituary (1921 - 2015)

CHELMSFORD- Rose Mary (Hogan) Duffey, 93 of Chelmsford and formerly of Bedford passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late, Lt. Colonel (Ret.) William N. Duffey. She was born in Winthrop, MA on December 5, 1921 a daughter of the late Frederick and Rose (Gagnon) Hogan. Rose Mary attended schools in Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School with the class of 1939. She then went on to attend the Elliot Fischer Business School. For 22 years, Rose Mary enjoyed to travel with her husband while he served in the United States Air Force. She was an active member of the Chelmsford Senior Center for many years. Above all, Rose Mary enjoyed spending time with her family. Rose Mary is survived by three children, William N. Duffey and his wife Barbara of Westwood, Brian R. Duffey and his wife Catherine of Chelmsford, and Donna M. (Duffey) Mullen and her husband Dennis of Chelmsford; Seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a daughter in law, Martha Duffey of Seekonk; a sister, Harriett ONeil of Burlington, VT. She is predeceased by her son, Gary J. Duffey and her brother Fred Bud Hogan. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St. CHELMSFORD. Her funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 9 oclock at St. Mary Church, 25 North Rd. Chelmsford. Interment will follow in Shawsheen Cemetery, Bedford. Visitation January 20, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information January 21, 2015 9:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Shawsheen Cemetery 15 Shawsheen Road Bedford, MA