Rose Marie MacDonald Obituary
We announce the death of Rose Marie MacDonald of Dorchester, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 84. Rose will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rose Marie MacDonald to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo MacDonald and Rose Louise MacDonald; her siblings, Leo MacDonald Jr. and Katherine Basius (MacDonald); her brother-in-law Norman Basius; and her niece Katherine Henderson (James Henderson).
She is survived by: her nephews, Norman Basius and Mark Basius; her niece Ellen Basius; her great-nieces, Dianne Nettleton (Joseph Nettleton), Maeve Henderson, Kristen Wallace (Joseph Pizzano), Kerri Simmons (Howard Simmons) and Siobhan (Alan Jenkinson); Joseph Finnin, Adrian Liggins Jr., Leo Henderson, Jaxon Pizzano, Jameson Pizzano, Aviana Chambers and Jianna Pizzano.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home (740 Adams St, Dorchester, MA 02122). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Ann Church (243 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122).
