Rosemarie (Thompson) Soares, 70 of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly at home after health complications on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1954 in Belleville, IL and was a daughter of the late Walter Thompson and the late Helen Jewitt.
Rosemarie worked for many years in the laundry department at Sunbridge Nursing Home on Varnum Avenue in Lowell. In her earlier years, she lived in Lynn, where she was employed in local factories.
She had been a member of Summit Eldercare, a center for seniors, since 2018.
In her younger days, she enjoyed crocheting and created many afghans and handmade items. She also loved to dance and sing. In more recent years, she found joy in doing puzzles. A true people person, she will be remembered for the love she shared with her friends and family, always finding a way to make others smile. Above all, she was a devoted grandmother who cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Spiros Karabelas of Peabody, Mark Karabelas of Tyngsboro and Nina Monsalve and her husband, Maicol of Lowell; her grandchildren, Kendra, Sophia, Julian, Nathan, Alex and Noah; and her significant other, Kenneth Bolton of Lowell. She is also survived by her former husband and friend, Manny Soares of Raymond, NH, and her stepsister, Elizabeth Taylor Mallet of Hubbardston, MA.
On Thursday, July 3, 2025 all are welcome to attend her calling hours from 5pm - 7pm at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell 978-458-6816.