Obituary of Rosemary Costello

(nee Ryan)

(February 2, 1932 – February 28, 2025)

With heavy hearts, the family announces that Rosemary passed away peacefully at the Carleton Place Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Friday evening, February 28, 2025;

Rosemary Theresa Costello was 93 years of age.

Beloved wife of the late Gervase Costello (March 6, 2003).

Dearly loved mother of Michael (Cathy) and Debbie Cameron (John Sadler).

Cherished and loved Granny Rose of 4 grandchildren: Shelly Istead (Jeff), Christopher Costello (Erika), Stacey Barnes (Adam) and Brooke Cameron (Dan Rankin-White)

as well as 13 great-grandchildren: Emersyn, Everleigh, Maverick, Harlin, Frankie, Riayn, Dacre, Cameron, Hudson, Evelyn, Lorelei, Rowan and Colton.

Dear sister of Frances Caouette (Alphonse), Ann Dargus (Murray), Doreen Dagenais (Bob) and Alphonse Ryan.

Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by 2 brothers: John Ryan (Gayle) and Joe Ryan (late Sharon) as well as a sister, Olive Lapensee (late Yvon).

Daughter of the late John and Neta (nee Charlebois) Ryan.

Rosemary enjoyed the simple things in life. Spending time and creating memories with family and friends at the family camp on the 9^th Concession of Pakenham over the years brought great joy to Rose and Gervase. A day of shopping or a few hours on the Sand Point Golf Course were also wonderful ways for Rosemary to pass the time and make the best of her days. She will be missed.

Final arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family in Arnprior.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Friday morning, March 7^th at 11 o’clock.

A reception will follow.

Interment will take place at the St. Peter Celestine Parish Cemetery, Indian Hill Road, Pakenham later in the Spring.

In memory of Rosemary, please consider a donation to the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.