- Date Of Birth: September 16, 1928
- Date Of Death: October 16, 2017
- State: Connecticut
Roseann Mary Demar, 89, of Colchester, passed away peacefully Monday (Oct. 16, 2017) at home. Born Sept. 16, 1928 in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Domenica “Minnie” (Bruno) Fontana. She leaves her beloved husband of 62 years, Donald; two sons and daughters-in-law, Peter and Jo-Ann and Patrick and Kathleen, all of Colchester; six grandchildren, Ryan, Danielle, Dominique, Matthew, James and Brandon; her brother, Anthony Fontana of Newington; and numerous extended family and friends. She also leaves her dedicated caregivers from “Your Extended Family”, who enabled her to remain at home until her passing. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a son, Paul; and her two sisters, Josephine Reniewicz and Patricia Hiegel. Mrs. Demar was a communicant of St. Andrew Parish in Colchester and had a special devotion to Our Lady and prayed the Rosary daily. Affectionately known as “Grandma Ro-Ro”, she found her greatest joy in caring for her family.
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