Rosemary C. Lee, 79, of Westville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 14, 2026.
Born on May 31, 1947 to the late Edward Francis Widen and Rose Marie Widen (nee Kearns) in Philadelphia, Rosemary was raised in Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester City High School, Class of 1965.
Rosemary was predeceased by her husband of 29 years, the late John J. Lee. She is survived by her loving son, John Edward Lee; her grandson, John Leonard Lee; her brother, Edward R. Widen and his wife, Linda; nephews, Edward D. Widen and Eric Widen (wife Taylor) and her great niece, Fiona Rose Widen.
Rosemary worked for many years as a legal secretary at Angelini, Viniar & Freedman in Woodbury. In her free time, she enjoyed yard work, gardening, working on crossword puzzles, watching old movies/soap operas, spending time and dining out with her family and shopping on the weekends.
Relatives and friends attended her viewing at the McCann-Healey Funeral Home, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Her Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Gloucester City. Interment was in New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
In lieu of flowers, please remember Rosemary with a donation to Boys Town online at www.boystown.org. Please write in memo, Rosemary C. Lee.Â
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Rosemary C. Lee.
