Rose Derrig

Obituary of Rose A. Derrig

Beloved Mother and Grandmother Rose A. Derrig, age 93, of Trumbull, a homemaker, died on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Corduff County Leitrim, Ireland, on September 26, 1911, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Murphy Cassels. Before returning to the area, she was a former resident of Cranston, Rhode Island and Melbourne, Florida. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was very kind, thoughtful and dedicated to her family. Mrs. Derrig had high standards and placed great value on education which she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Patrick J. Derrig and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include four loving children, Peter Derrig of Fort Lauderdale, Fl., Dr. Pearse Derrig of Claremont, CA., Patricia Derrig Pavia and her husband Joseph and Rosemarie Derrig all of Trumbull, a sister, Maggie Egan of Ireland, eight cherished grandchildren, Lisa Derrig Bragaw and her husband Joseph, Corrine Taylor, Peter James Derrig, Christopher Derrig, Kelly Derrig, Kerry Derrig, Katie Derrig and Justin Zier, six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Information Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephen Church, Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Friday from 5-8 p.m. Donations Information In Rose's memory, flowers may be sent to the funeral home or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home, 765 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
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