Rosemary Grennan Werdelin

WERDELIN, Rosemary Rosemary Winifred Grennan Werdelin, 86, of West Hartford, wife of Robert Werdelin, passed away peacefully after a long bout with Alzheimer's, with family at her side September 19, 2011 at John Dempsey Hospital. Born in West Hartford she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Large Grennan. Having spent her 86 years as a resident of West Hartford, Rosemary attended William Hall High School Class of 1943 and then continued her education at St. Joseph College and the University of Connecticut. Upon completion of her education her working career was somewhat varied. She spent several years at the old Connecticut Bank and Trust Company as lead bookkeeper, then some years at the Town and Country Dress shop before taking a position in public relations at Trinity College for a period of nineteen years. Upon retirement her pride and joy was being presented with a "Trinity Chair" by the college president, an honor few retirees received. Rosemary had great artistic ability. It was evidenced in many facets of her life, drawings, and paintings in the décor of her home. She also had a great sense of humor bringing enjoyment to many social events, especially family affairs. Rosemary's entire family pre-deceased her including her mother and father and six brothers and sisters. William and Marianne Kullas Grennan of Lake Willoughby, VT, John Samuel Barry and Joyce Krause Grennan of Jackson, MS, Marguerite Grennan and Vincent Keyes of Newington, Robert and Dorothy Kittle and Jean Rumble Grennan of Vero Beach, FL, Raymond and Ruthann Grennan Mortensen of West Hartford, and James and Sherry Fantone and Denise Casey Grennan of Savoy, MA. Although Rosemary had no children she is survived by five first cousins; Marge Williams Stewart of Glastonbury, Roger Williams of West Hartford, Mary Bachand of Bristol, Davis Bachand of Bristol, and Albert Bachand of Hilton Head, SC. Rosemary also had many nieces and nephews whom she loved greatly; Michael and Karen Schultz Grennan of Hull, MA, Susan Grennan of Salem, OR, William and Cindy Peck Grennan of Murelle Inlet, SC, Steven Grennan of Salem, OR, Susan Tammy Taylor of Saratoga, WY, Gay McLoughlin of Atlanta, GA, Colleen Keyes and Chris Love of So. Glastonbury, Timothy and Maureen Toceyski Keyes of Canton, Sheila Keyes and Dr. Rob Quellette of Terryville, Jim and Ellen Keyes Kenney of Newington, John Keyes of West Hartford, Tara Mortensen of Simsbury, Brian Mortensen of West Palm Beach, FL, Michael Grennan of Fort Lauderville-by-the Sea, FL and Bradley Grennan in CA. Funeral Services will be Friday Sept. 23, at 9:20 a.m. from the Molloy Funeral Home 906 Farmington Ave. West Hartford with the celebration of her Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Timothy, West Hartford. Burial of her ashes will be in Fairview Cemetery at a later date. Calling hours are Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Joseph College 1175 Asylum Ave. West Hartford, CT 06117 or the Alzheimer's Association 1075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Rosemary Grennan Werdelin

August 30, 1925 - September 19, 2011