Rosemary E. Bartholomew

Bartholomew, Rosemary E. (Smyth) of Hanover formerly of Quincy, November 30, 2007. Beloved wife of the late John T. Bartholomew, QPD. Loving mother of Julie Ann Ciriello and her husband Robert J. of Hanover. Sister of Ret. Col. Edward Smyth, USMC of MD and Theresa Pearson of FL. Cherished grandmother of Robert J. Ciriello, Jr. and Cara Elizabeth Ciriello, both of Hanover. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and extended family. Rosemary loved shopping, reading and traveling. She spent time in Greece, Italy and Ireland. She loved being in New Hampshire at Loon Mountain in the Fall. Holidays were always important to Rosemary, especially Christmas. She was both private and proud and someone who always put others before herself. Most of all she enjoyed being with her family. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., WOLLASTON, Monday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church Chapel, N. Quincy at 10 AM. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Mrs. Bartholomew may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, 1524 VFW Pkwy., Boston, MA 02132.