Rose M. (Ragusa) Latham, 79, died at the Blue Hills Alzheimer’s Care Center in Stoughton on Saturday, September 17. She was the wife of the late Walter P. Leslie and Clyde Latham. Born and educated in Boston, Mrs. Latham was a resident of Stoughton for many years before moving to Bridgewater 4 years ago. She was a caretaker in Brookline for many years before retiring over 15 years ago. In her free time she enjoyed cooking for others.
Mrs. Latham is survived by her daughters, Charlene P. Gleba of Bridgewater and Carol A. Mitchell of CA, her sons, Craig R. Leslie of CA and Brett R. Latham of Rockland, her brothers, Michael Ragusa and Joseph Ragusa both of S. Boston and her sister, Florence McKenzie of FL. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Walter P. Leslie, 1 granddaughter and 8 brothers and sisters.
Funeral Prayers will be offered from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Tuesday, September 20 at 11:30 AM. Visiting Hours prior from 9:30–11:30 AM. Interment will take place at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. Donations in Rose’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn., 36 Cameron Ave., Cambridge, 02140.