Obituary of Roseanna V. Haugh

Roseanna "Rose" Veronica Haugh of West Barnstable, MA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at home with her daughters by her side.  She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Haugh Sr.

She was born in South Boston, MA in 1937, daughter of John J. and Veronica M. (Baldyga) Stockman.  She was a graduate of South Boston High School.  She worked at the Supreme Diner and was better known as "Rocky".  It was there, she met Bill.  They would move to Norwell to raise their four children.  Bill passed suddenly in 1980. 

Rose travelled extensively, golfed constantly, and gambled like a pro.  She eventually moved to Pembroke until she had a stroke in 2001.  She has since resided in West Barnstable with her daughter, son-in-law and grand daughters.  She attended the VNA Tradewinds Day Program for 13 years.  She was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Rose leaves behind her children, daughter Lee Ann (Doherty) and Tevita Folau of Euless, TX, daughter Karyn (Haugh) and Eric Swanson and grand daughters Nicole and Sarah Swanson of West Barnstable, MA and son William J. Haugh Jr of Quincy, MA,  grand daughters Fallon Griffin and Haley Dumont of Ocala, FL, great grandchildren Ryder and Rosalyn Dumont, numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she is predeceased by her son Francis J. Doherty, sister Barbara Finnerty, long time companion James Hamilton.

We would like to especially thank the Swanson family for all of their love and support. Rose's friends and staff at VNA Tradewinds and VNA Hospice of Cape Cod.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 27th from 4-7:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 7 Mattakeesett St, (Rt. 14) Pembroke. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 AM  at the Washington St. Cemetery in Norwell.