Florence E. Roseman

Florence E. (Souza) Roseman, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Alden Court in Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Leo “Bernie” Roseman with whom she shared 22 years of marriage and former wife of Gilbert F. Oliveira.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Evelyn Florence (Bramwell) Souza, she had resided in Fairhaven for most of her life.

Mrs. Roseman was a talented seamstress and the proprietor of Flo’s Alterations on Washington Street and Fairhaven center for over 40 years.

Florence was a member of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA).

She cherished her family and was a devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

She also enjoyed square dancing and traveling.

She is survived by her son, Gilbert F. Oliveira, Jr. of New Bedford; her daughter, Cheryl A. Farrow and husband James Farrow of Williamstown, NJ; and grandchildren Jeffrey and Jessica Oliveira, Jace and Devin Farrow; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Bernie’s children, Sandra Roseman, Joyce Hebert, Mark Roseman, Jinny Kimball and Noah Roseman and the late Alan Roseman; and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph L. Souza and Paul Souza.

Her Funeral Service will be held on May 6th at 1 p.m. in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven. Visiting hours will be prior from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Florence’s memory to Dementia Society of America, Susan G Komen (New England).

For online tributes, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com