Rosemary M. Rowe, 80, of Newport, VT passed away at her home on May 11, 2022 with her daughters by her side. She was born on June 25, 1941 in Coventry, VT to the late Homer and Avis (Burroughs) Curtis. On August 27, 1983 she married Robert Rowe who predeceased her on May 19, 2011.

Rosemary spent 44 years in banking. Making friends along the way. She began her career in Orleans in 1959 as a bookkeeper, joining Chittenden Bank as a teller in 1963 and joining Community National Bank in 1980 retiring as Senior Vice President. She completed many banking courses and seminars throughout her career. She was an avid reader. After retiring, she and her husband enjoyed traveling. She took great pride in her daughters and grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them, especially the many vacations they would take together. She was a justice of the peace serving on the Board of Civil Authority and Board of Abatement. She so enjoyed walks through the neighborhood and conversations with fellow dog walkers. Later she enjoyed waving as they walked by.

She is survived by her daughters Cathy Lowell and her husband Daniel of Barton, VT; Lisa Spooner and Robert Gagnon of Norton, VT; grandchildren: Robin Lowell and wife Nicole of Irasburg, VT, Thomas Lowell and wife Heather of Barton, VT, Zachary Spooner and wife Clarissa of Newport, VT,  Olivia Emrich and husband Luke of Clinton, NY, Dan Lowell and wife Trish of Waterville, ME, great grandchildren Meka and Tommy Lowell and Luca Spooner. She is also survived by her brother-in-law William Perkins of Westmore, VT, sister-in-law Joyce Curtis of Irasburg, VT and several nieces and nephews.

She was also predeceased by her brothers Donald, Nelson, and Bill Curtis and her sister Faith Perkins.

Rosemary also leaves behind her beloved dog, Little Lady.

Rosemary was blessed with amazing, compassionate caregivers who she leaves behind: Trudy, Jody, Sue, Karen and Dr. Malik.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday May 14, 2022 at the Morgan United Church, 14 Meade Hill, Morgan, VT, with Rev. Michael Desena officiating. If friends desire contributions in Rosemary's memory may be made to the Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society, 502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport, VT 0855. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com . Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.