FALL RIVER – Rosemarie (Schofield) Mello, age 79, a lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, Rosemarie was the beloved wife of Kenneth Mello, and the daughter of the late Frederick E. Schofield Sr. and the late Odelia (Perry) Schofield.

In her earlier years, Rosemarie had worked at Gamma Leather Co. and then after several years she went to work at Wendy's. Most of all, Rose loved to have a good time and spend time with her family.

In addition to her husband, Kenneth, Rose is survived by her children: Roland Langevin (Karen), Keith Mello and Toni Lehane (Robert) all of Fall River, and the late Richard Mello; siblings: Charles M. Schofield (Pat) of Somerset, Helen Godshall of Hatfield, PA, Jean F. Raposo (Daniel) of Portsmouth, RI, and Theresa A. Millward (Richard) of Swansea; grandchildren: Crystal C. Mello of Orange County, CA, Amanda Rose Ecklar (William) of Lexington, KY, Michelle Lehane of Faith Ruby Mello of Fall River, and Eryn Allen of Plymouth, MA; great grandchildren: Kaylee Rose Ecklar and William Russell Ecklar Jr; many nieces & nephews. She was also the sister of the late Delores C. Yates, Frederick E. Schofield Jr., Raymond L. Schofield, Alice Martin, John J. Schofield, and William E. Schofield.

A funeral for Rosemarie will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 with a visitation from 9-11 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1956 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI at 12:00 P.M. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. www.rogersfuneral.com.