Rosemary A. Gilchrist Obituary
We bid farewell to Rosemary A. Gilchrist (Watervliet, New York), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 12, 2024 at the age of 97. Rosemary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Bakerian and Catherine Hazard Bakerian; her husband Joseph M Gilchrist; and her brothers, George and John Bakerian.
She is survived by: her husband's children, Frank (Janet) of Watervliet, Cathy Sweeney (Kevin) of New Canaan, CT, Joseph P. (Lori) of Troy, Maria Geene (Jeffrey) of Cropseyville and Rosemary of Stamford, CT.; her grandchildren, Christopher (Meghan), Kerry (Brandon Young), Kathleen (John Calabrese), Joseph Gilchrist (Nicole), Kevin (Kelly), Patrick (Nicole), Connor Sweeney (Jacqueline), Frank Gilchrist Bernard and Kristin Geene (Zack Purdy); her great grandchildren, Liam, Connor, Charlotte, Jordan, Declan, Kieran, Nieve, Tierney and Colin; and her sister-in-law Sister Francis Anne Gilchrist (Latham). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 16th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (2416 7th Ave, Watervliet, NY 12189). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 16th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in Rosemary's name to Mary's Soup Kitchen, Immaculate Heart of Mary, 2416 7th Ave Watervliet, NY, 12189.
