73, passed away peacefully surrounded in love by her loving family at Hope Hospice, in Providence, RI, on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Martins and her husband Edward Martins,daughter Christine Candy Zapata and her husband Al Zapata. and her loving brother, Joseph Dias and his wife, Joann Dias. Rosemary leaves behind her adoring grandchildren, Kristie Barnett, Amanda Chartier, Brittany Martins, Evan Chartier, Nathan Zapata, Matthew Zapata, and Liliana Zapata and her two great-grandsons, Jaden Barnett and Nolan Barnett. She also leaves behind her dear friend Ingrid Froehlich of many years, who made her laugh and help make her final days more comfortable.
She is preceded in death by her Father, Stephen A. Dias, Mother Stella Dias (Lefebvre), Sister Joyce E. Dias,Brother Stephen Dias, and her only son Stephen M. Chartier who welcomed her as she crossed into the Gates of Heaven to welcome her home.
Rosemary was born on February 5, 1944 in Central Falls, RI where she lived most of her life before moving to Smithfield, RI. She was a former member of Holy Trinity Church in Central Falls. She spent her life making a loving home for her family. Rosemary was a generous, kindhearted and loving woman who always
helped in any way she could. She put others before herself and enriched many lives in her 73 years. Her fighting spirit and will was never more evident than in her final days. Her talents were many. There was never a task too big for her to undertake. Many times she could be found at her sewing machine, with a hammer or power tool in her hand, or sketch pad by her side, preparing for the next project. She was also an avid reader. Her biggest joy was her family who filled her heart and soul and made those beautiful green eyestwinkle at the sight of them. She enjoyed spending time with her friends, sharing a glass of wine, laughing
and reminiscing. She will be missed by all those who were blessed to know her. Because to know her, is to love her.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 11th at 10am in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincon. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held Monday from 4pm to 7pm.