Rosemary Woods Dineen, 76, of East Hartford, CT, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on May 1, 1940 in Hartford, CT. Rosemary was a graduate of Buckley High School class of 1958 and the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing class of 1961. Nursing was her calling, Rosemary's nursing career spanned 46 years, all at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center of Hartford. Rosemary was predeceased by her husband of 42 years Dennis Dineen and her brothers Allan and John Woods. Rosemary is survived by her four adoring children, Maura Cardona (Alfredo) of East Hartford, Janet Lopez (Jose) of Manchester, James Dineen (Jennifer) of Tolland, Patrick Dineen of Thomston, and daughter in-law Judy Santoro of Wolcott. She is also survived by her ten adored grandchildren, Allison Landry and husband Zacharie Landry, Paul Lopez Dineen, Dylan and Molly Dineen, Matthew Ruiz-Dineen, Kaitlyn and Lucas Ruiz, Jack, Thomas and Emma Dineen and two special great-grandchildren, Claire and Zacharie Landry. In addition; nieces and nephews; Sara Noone, Kerry Hill and Christopher and Jenny Woods. Rosemary also leaves behind numerous special friends. On behalf of our entire family we would like to thank special friends, Franny Cassassanta, Peggy Ehrhardt, Patty Crooks and Ann Kaminski for the care provided to Rosemary. Funeral services will begin 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke, Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM, at St. Rose Church, East Hartford. Burial will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury. Friends may call Monday, April 24, at the funeral home from 4:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hoffman Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Please visit www.dillonbaxter.com to share a memory with the family.