Rosalie A.

O'Callaghan

Rosalie passed peacefully from life to eternal life on Wednesday March 4 ^th safely home into the arms of her loving savior.  She was 80 years of age.  Born in Maine, she was a loving daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Smith) Adams.  Rosalie was raised in Chelsea, attended local schools and was graduated from St. Rose High School.  She was married to Daniel V. O'Callaghan on October 25, 1958 and celebrated the past 61 years in absolute love and devotion to each other.  Together they raised their family of three sons and four daughters and have been blessed with 21 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  A lifelong Chelsea resident, she enjoyed gathering with family and friends in their home, welcoming all, any day and anytime, most especially during the holidays.  Anyone and everyone who visited would always be greeted by her tremendous love and ever gracious hospitality.   Her life devotion was first to her husband and family.  She was a devoted parishioner of the former Our Lady of the Assumption (French) Church where she gave her time and talents as a member of the Parish Council, PTO and CYO.  She also was an excellent bookkeeper and enjoyed a successful career in accounting at various firms ranging from law practices to giftware factories.  Rosalie and Danny recently relocated to West Peabody and enjoyed wintering in West Palm Beach, Florida.  Gifted with a voice like an angel, Rosalie enjoyed singing, and shared this talent with the church choir, community theater and various variety shows.   She and her husband loved to waltz together and were often found dancing to classic country music throughout the area.  She was a talented home seamstress, sewing and fashioning garments, home goods, and hundreds of costumes for various venues. While Rosalie may have never run for office or held a formal title, she was in constant, quiet service to her community.  She was an open-hearted, spiritual woman, always willing to care for or assist those in need.  She had a special love for all children and knew how to make them feel unique and important.  In addition to her parents, Rosalie was also predeceased by two brothers Edward and Joseph Adams.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Daniel V. O'Callaghan.  She will be the forever-loved mother of Daniel V. O'Callaghan and his wife Pat of Xenia, OH, Diane M. Douglas and her husband Paul of McDonough, GA, Jean A. Monahan and her husband Brian of Londonderry, NH, Karen P. Houghton and her husband Robert of West Peabody, Joseph P. O'Callaghan and his wife Donna of Malden, Kevin J. O'Callaghan and his wife Julie of Fremont, NH and Kathleen R. Piotte of No. Andover.  She is the dear sister of Maureen Downey of Chelsea and Marilyn Nolan of Tewksbury.  She is also survived by her 21 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, countless nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Sunday March 8 ^th from 3 - 7 P.M.  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  Funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home on Monday at 10:00 A.M.  Followed by a funeral mass at St. Michael the Archangel Chapel, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea at 11:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Ample parking opposite funeral home.

DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn; Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.