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Rosemary C. Courtney, of Orange, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Born on July 11, 1933 in New London, CT she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Garagliano) DiMaggio. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a BS in Nursing in 1956. Following graduation, she moved to New York City where she worked as a pediatric nurse. Rosemary returned to Connecticut where she met her beloved husband, John A. Courtney. She continued her career for many years at Yale New Haven Hospital in nursing and planning. Rosemary resided in Orange for over 50 years where she was active in Holy Infant Church.

Rosemary always loved to travel, being with family and friends, playing bride with her bridge group, going to the theater and going to the beach, especially Ocean Beach in New London where she grew up. In retirement Rosemary also picked up golf, hiking and spent more time in her vegetable garden.

Rosemary was diagnosed with Parkinson's later in life and lived her best life possible even when faced with the challenges of this debilitating disease.