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02/02/2023 11:21 AMMichelle “Shellie” Rosa passed away peacefully on Jan. 27. Shellie, daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara DesRochers, leaves behind her loving husband Ron, her son Alex, daughter-in-law Danielle, sister Denise (Kurt) Tickell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray (Mary) Rosa, Bill (Michele) Rosa, Margaret (Bob) Borden, Bill Tolento, Jackie (John) Peters, Fred (Kerry) Rosa; and her very cherished nieces and nephews, Liz (Tim) Hanchuruck, KT (Jared) Taylor, Justin (Katie) Rosa, Jeff (Michelle) Rosa, Jessica, Nicole, and Ally Rosa, Kendall and Rosie Borden, JP, Connor and Mallory Peters, Kaili and Brandon Rosa; as well as her great-nieces and nephew, Clara, Elle and Braden Rosa, Maddie and Emilie Hanchuruck, and Hadley Taylor.
She was also predeceased by her loving in-laws, Bill and Marge Rosa, and sister-in-law Marlene Tolento.
A “Navy brat,” Shellie grew up in Guam, Hawaii, San Diego, and Virginia Beach, and as an adult, settled in Guilford, where while working for H. Pearce, she met her true love Ron. They met in October of 1988, were engaged in December, and married in September 1989. Throughout the years, they traveled, worked, volunteered, and, most importantly, raised Alex together, supporting him in all of his ventures. Nothing brought more happiness to Shellie than to watch Alex sing and perform and host him and his friends over the years. She always made them feel well-loved and welcomed, acting as the “bonus mom” to many. Shellie loved crafting, baking, planning, and hosting, but mostly she loved her family and never let the chance to say “I love you” slip away.
Friends are invited to calling hours from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3, at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln, Madison. Burial will be held privately. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.