Rosemary Heston

 Rosemary Heston (née Crotty), age 93, was born in May 1931, in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland. She passed away peacefully at home in Hockessin, Delaware, on January 7, 2025.

A registered nurse, she trained at St. Bartholemew’s and Harrow hospitals in London, UK. She emigrated to New York and married John Heston in 1956, becoming a U.S. citizen. In the 1960s, she taught Lamaze classes along with her friend and mentor Elizabeth Bing. As a nurse, she worked at Montefiore Hospital, Bronxville Hospital, and Cabrini Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, among others. Eventually specializing in geriatrics, she became a visiting nurse through the Schervier Care Center in the Bronx. She earned a BS from Pace University and  an MS degree in Nursing from Mercy College.

Rosemary was predeceased by her husband John (2018) and son Paul (1983). She is survived by her children David and Vivienne, grandchildren Skye (Jess) and Julia and great-grandson (Kai Otis), as well as Mehmet, Baris (JoJo), Emre (Yasemin, Derin) Demirel and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will take place at the Atrium at Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a public library of your choice.