Rosemae C. Garibotto

TOWNSEND: Rosemae C. (Michaud) Garibotto, 91 formerly of West Townsend and Chelmsford passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Benchmark Crossing in Leominster. Rosemae was born in Hardwick, VT, April 23, 1932, one of eight children born to Robert J. and PriscilIa (Martell) Michaud and was a graduate of Hardwick High School. She resided in Chelmsford for nearly thirty years where she and her husband, Richard, raised their family before relocating to Townsend in 1990. Although being a dedicated wife and raising her five daughters was paramount in Rosemae’s life, she also heId several positions in her career including working for Northeast Airlines in NY, National Life Insurance Company in Montpelier, VT, Dedham Medical Associates, Sears, Spence’s Transportation for children with special needs and worked in the Chelmsford SchooI System as a Special Needs Teacher Assistant. She was a member of St. John’s Church in Townsend and enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting, gardening and decorating, often making her own curtains with matching cushions and pillows. There wasn’t a holiday or birthday that went by without her delicious homemade, one of a kind pies, cookies and treats. Family often wished she would open her own bakery so others could enjoy her special talent. But the thing she cherished the most were the opportunities to spend time with family. Rosemae leaves five daughters, Michele C. Oppenhimer of North Carolina, Susan M. Garfield and her husband, David of Ashburnham, Lori J. Garibotto and her fiancée, John Piazza of Connecticut, Lisa A. Craven and her husband, James of Townsend, Carol D. Galvin and her husband, Edward of Tyngsboro; seven grandchildren, Michael, Catherine, Johnny, Jacqueline, AIexandria, Breann and Chelsea. She also leaves several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews in addition to many dear friends. Her husband of 67 years, Richard J. Garibotto, passed in April 2019. She was also predeceased by her siblings, Beatrice DeaI, Robert Michaud, Clayton Michaud, Oscar Michaud, PrisciIla Williams, Raymond Michaud, Norbert Michaud and her beloved grandsons, Adam J. Craven of West Townsend in September 2021 and DougIas M. Duchesne of Tyngsboro in August 2022. Calling hours will be held 2-5 PM Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, (Rte. 119) Townsend Center is assisting the family with arrangements. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information. Rosemae’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Monday, November 20, 2023 at St. John’s Church, 1 SchooI Street, Townsend. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford.

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Rosemae C. Garibotto

April 23, 1932 - November 9, 2023