In loving memory of

Rose Marie Kane
December 8, 1942 - December 10, 2019

Rose Marie Kane, 77, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on December 10, 2019, at the John Clarke Nursing Center in Middletown.

Rose Marie was born December 8, 1942, in Newport, RI to Emery Bell and Germaine (Mandeville).

Rose Marie was married to Michael Kane for 57 years.

Rose Marie is survived by her husband Michael and her children; Michael Kane Jr. and his wife Leslie, of Newport, Stephen Kane of Portsmouth, RI, Andrew Kane and his companion Sharon Eberlein of Gulf Shores, Al, Christopher Kane and his wife Marisa, of Middletown, Brian Kane and his wife Suzanne, of Swansea. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Arthur and William Bell and sister Jeanine Williamson.

She was a past chaplain and esquire of the Newport Elks Lodge #104 as well as a bartender there for 35 years.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019, from 3-7 pm at Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway in Newport.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019, at 9:30 am at St. Josephs Church 5 Mann Avenue in Newport.

Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery, Browns Lane in Middletown.

The Family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the staff and especially her daughter-in-law Marisa at The John Clarke Nursing and Retirement Center for their amazing care and love over this past year as well as Hope Hospice during Roses final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to The John Clarke Activities Fund, 600 Valley Road Middletown, RI 02842.


Tributes

Cheryl Ferreira wrote on Dec 14, 2019:

"Mike and family,So sorry to to read about Rose.We have known one another formany many years and will alwayshave many fond memories. Prayersand thoughts to all of you."

Peter and Dianna Saunders wrote on Dec 14, 2019:

"We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to Mike and the family. Rose was a good person and devoted Elk, wife and mother. She will be missed."

Dru Boiani wrote on Dec 13, 2019:

"My deepest sympathies and condolences to Roses family and friends. I will always remember Rose loving her Red Sox and singing Sweet Caroline with her. Love and prayers!Dru B."

ANN VORRO wrote on Dec 13, 2019:

"MIKE --ANDY -and all KANE family --your wife and mom will be missed --so sorry for your loss"

Peter D. Connerton Sr wrote on Dec 12, 2019:

"Mike and the whole Kane family,So sorry for your loss. I only knew Rose from Fire Department events, but she was always greeted me warmly and had a smile every time we met. Hoping your many fond memories help you all through this very difficult time.IPeter D. Connerton, Sr and family"

Jeanne Wordell wrote on Dec 12, 2019:

"Rose was the first person who welcomed us into the elks and was always kind and generous to everyone. She will be sadly missed by everyone."

Sherry Fortin wrote on Dec 12, 2019:

"Mike, Marissa, Chris and family, please accept my deepest sympathies. I loved Rose and will miss joking around with her and seeing her smiling face around JCRC. I will especially miss seeing her fist pump while singing Sweet CarolineI love you Rose Kane"

Christine & Paul Scotton wrote on Dec 12, 2019:

"My condolences to Andrew and the entire Kane Family. I know her love and memories will give you all the strength that you need at this time. Sending love and prayers Christine & Paul Scotton Rockwell NC"

PAM Maxson wrote on Dec 12, 2019:

"Mike and all your family my deepest heart felt condolences Rose always had a smile for me when I would say time to go to rise s d shine or bingo I will miss Rose with sympathy PAM"

Sue Mazza wrote on Dec 12, 2019:

"Mike.. our family sends you our heartfelt sympathy on Roses passing.we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for reaching out to us as we know hard difficult these days are for you, Mike . Sue Mazza & family"