Obituary: Michelle Rosa Of Guilford

Obituary via Guilford Funeral Home

Michelle (Shellie) Rosa, passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2023. 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 to 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 on Friday, February 3 from 4 – 7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Funeral Services will take place on Saturday, February 4 at 11 am at the Lutheran Church of Madison, 9 Britton Ln, Madison. Burial will be held privately.