My dear grandmother Rosemary lost a long, hard battle for her life today. She was the matriarch of the King family, leading her family of five children on her own as my grandfather lost his battle with lung cancer while my mother was pregnant with me well over 30 years ago. Grandma, you were the strongest woman I've been blessed to know and fought with your all when cancer attacked your body as well; breast cancer twice and lung cancer in the most recent years.
Your own mother just celebrated her 99th birthday last month but was still able to make the trip back to say goodbye to her daughter. In her own words "a mother should never have to bury her own child"; however she and your sister Pauline stayed strong and sang songs from your childhood to you in your last days.
I have so many fond memories from my childhood growing up with you (you gave the best back rubs with you feet! :)) and am thankful to say that I had a great friendship with you as an adult. The memories we created in our "Girls Gone Wild" trip to Boston and Cape Cod just five years ago will forever be in my heart.
Borrowed from my Uncle John, this says it best:
"The title of Chief is now retired!
My Mother, Rosie, passed around 7:18 this morning at Taylor House Hospice.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers over the years that helped her to keep going.
Although it is too beautiful a day to die, My Mother left with what looks like a smile on her face.
Rosie is now wearing the wings she so richly deserves."
We love you grandma. Give grandpa a hug and I look forward to seeing you again in Heaven.
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| Clowning with your girls, Christmas 2006 |
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| Girls Gone Wild, Cape Cod - September 2006 |
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| Three generations of "King" ladies |
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| Such a beautiful smile with the city of Boston as the backdrop |
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