Mary Francis Rochester

Mary Francis Rochester, a 45 year resident of Fullerton, CA passed away on January 21, 2011 at Anaheim Memorial Hospital in Anaheim after a sustained period of illness. She is survived by her sons, Michael Samuels (wife Beatriz); Harold Rochester (wife Margarite); and Paul Rochester (wife Jaqueline), 10 grandchildren (Fylicia, Louis, Rochelle, Danielle, Tasha, Harold Jr., Johnny, Aaliyah, Alexis and Christian), 5 great-grandchildren (Akeyl, N'Kyla, Mary, Benjamin and Khalyd), a niece (Trisha) and hosts of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, all three siblings, her husband and her beloved daughter, Alice. Mary was 92 years of age, born in the state of Louisianna, but residing much of her life in Port Author, TX before relocating to California with her husband, Doris Rochester and four children. Over the years, Mary worked as a seamstress, a factory worker and a retail clerk in the old Montgomery Ward's. She was known as a hard worker with a humble heart. She was an excellent seamstress and often made clothes for her children. Mary was a gentle spirit who kept God first in her life and this showed in her devotion to her family, friends and her church, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fullerton, CA. She was so dedicated to her faith that even after her husband passed and her children moved away, she would walk to church in time for the early morning mass on Sundays. Mary was a great cook and always had an extra plate of food for the frequent family friends that would stop by to visit her. She was an amazing grandmother, doting on her grandchildren with her warmth and solid presence. She was small in stature, but large in heart. She had a kind and encouraging word to all who crossed her path. Her departure leaves a void in all who knew and loved her; and though we mourn her absence, we rejoice that she is no longer in a pain. We take comfort in knowing that Heaven has welcomed one of its most beloved Angels. A viewing will be held, Wednesday, February 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a vigit service at 7:00 p.m. at McAulay & Wallace Mortuary, Fullerton. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Februrary 3rd at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fullerton, with internment to follow at Loma Vista Memorial Park.