Rosemarie Smith
April 22, 1940 - October 26, 2024
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.."
Obituary of Rosemarie Smith
Rosemarie Jeanne Chapman McKeever Smith was born April 22, 1940 in Lockport, NY and spent her whole life along the canal. She worked at Harrisons / Delphi and retired after 30 years.
She volunteered for Special Olympics. She worked at the polls for numerous elections. She was active with the UAW and the Lockport Senior Center. She was a familiar face at the 4-H Milk bar and helped in the kitchen making pies! She loved going fishing, bowling, bingo, playing cards and traveling.
She was predeceased by her parents Mary Villella Chapman and James Chapman, her husband Paul Smith, her siblings Phyllis Chapman McKeown, James Chapman and Joanne Chapman McKeever. Beloved mother of Dennis (Sue) McKeever, Marilyn (David) Wilson and David McKeever, Grandmother to Scott Wilson, Brandon (Kristi) Wilson and Glenn (Kathy) McKeever, Step Grandmother to Anthony (Samantha) Giambattista, Robert (Jennifer) Giambattista and Great Grandmother to Brooklyn Wilson, and Step Great Grandmother to Liam, Ian and Izzie Cooke, and Adriana & Lorenzo Giambattista.
Her laugh and bubbly personality will be remembered and missed by all who knew her, as will her numerous recipes that were simply a list of ingredients with no measurements or instructions. If you would like to make a donation in Rosemarie's honor, please consider donating to the 4-H, Niagara Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.
There will be no prior visitation. Private interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery.
I worked with Rosie. She was a beauitful person RIP
Rose was in the same nursing facility as my mom and always had a beautiful smile on her face when I spoke with her. She was a very sweet woman. My condolences to her family.
So sorry for your loss Marilyn, David and Dave. Our prayers go out for you and yours.
Dan & Laurie