Rose Marie Morrissey left us peacefully on Sunday, December 22. Rose Morrissey was the beloved wife of James F. Morrissey, deceased. She is survived by her children: James M. Morrissey, of Annapolis, Paul D. Morrissey of Bethesda, Jean M. Orzech of Annapolis, Anne M. Morrissey of Philadelphia, Robert J. Morrissey of Annapolis, and John P. Morrissey of Bowie, Maryland. Rose Morrissey is also survived by 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 6, 1926, Rose Morrissey, with her husband and family, was a resident of Bowie, Maryland for many years and was active in the community life there. To her husband and children, she was always mother of the year.