Rosemary T. Willard Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 14, 2025, at the age of 78, Rosemary T. Willard of Holyoke, Massachusetts passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Rosemary has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Callahan and Rita Callahan (Mould); and her brother Robert "Bob" Callahan. She is survived by: her husband Brian K. Willard of Holyoke; her siblings, John Callahan (Maria) of Hutto, TX and Carol Kokosa (Mickey) of Springfield; and her brothers-in-law, Bruce Willard (Robbin) of Westerly, RI and David Willard (Hanna) of Vacaville, CA.
Visitation was held on Monday, July 21st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Messier Funeral Home (1944 Northampton St, Holyoke, MA 01040). A funeral service was held on Monday, July 21st 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosemary's name may be made to Shriners Children's Pediatric Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.
