Rosanne M. Alward

ALWARD, Rosanne M., age 61, of Rochester Hills, passed away October 29, 2010, after a protracted and courageous battle against Sarcoidosis. A life-time resident of Rochester, Rose graduated from Rochester High School in 1966, and then went on to graduate from Mercy School of Nursing and then obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Sienna Heights University. She was employed at Crittenton Hospital for twenty-three years and CNA Insurance Co. for sixteen years, retiring in 2010. Beloved wife, best friend and soul mate of Edward K. Alward, her high school sweetheart, whom she married on October 18, 1968. Loving mother of Christine (Jeffery) Wills and adoring grandmother of Adam Alward Wills. Special sister to Diana (Robert) Wright, John (Laurie) Pellerito, Michael Pellerito, Anthony Pellerito, Mary Jane (Gary) Wells and Louann (Edward) Engel. Funeral Liturgy 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, 771 Old Perch Road in Rochester Hills 48309. Visitation Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester 48307. Memorial contributions in Rose’s name may be directed to the Detroit Rescue Mission, 150 Stimson St., Detroit, MI 48321 or donor’s choice. www.pixleyfuneralrochester.com