Rosemary B. Fiery, 85, longtime resident of Nashua, was called home to the Lord on November 27, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua surrounded by family. She was born in Washington D.C. on December 7, 1935 to the late Bruce and Mary (Critcher) Bagwell. Rosemary attended Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD graduating with the Class of 1953. Before relocating to Nashua with her family in 1967, she worked for the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC. After settling in the Merrimack Valley, Rosemary continued her career as the school secretary for Birch Hill Elementary School until her retirement.
Rosemary, was a truly passionate and selfless woman who always helped those who were less fortunate than herself. She volunteered countless hours for many of the causes she believed in; as a poll attendant in many of the local elections, as a caregiver for the Caregivers of Nashua, providing the elderly with much needed services so they can stay in their homes as long as possible and as a special needs volunteer at Birch Hill Elementary.
Rosemary enjoyed many of the simple pleasures in life; she loved gardening and travelling. As the beloved matriarch of her family, she will fondly be missed, cherished and loved by all.
Rosemary is survived by her dear husband, Dr. Kenneth A. Fiery, also of Nashua, with whom she celebrated 66 years of marriage together. She was the loving mother to her two sons; John Fiery and his wife Danielle of Amherst and William Evan Fiery of and his wife Dorothy of Fredricksburg, VA. Rosemary was also the proud grandmother to Lauren and Matthew and is also survived by her sister, Caroline Hopkins of Rockville, MD and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Bagwell.
To honor Rosemary’s wishes, all services were privately held. Please consider a donation in her memory to either the Salvation Army, 1 Montgomery Ave, Nashua, NH 03060 or to Autism Speaks, 88 Broad Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com. Arrangements under the direction of FARWELL Funeral Service.
