AUGUSTA – Rosemarie Rowell Granger, 83, of Woolwich and China, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, after a brief illness. “Ree” was born on Oct. 13, 1942, in Hartford, Conn., to William Clogston Rowell and Margaret O’Brien Rowell. She attended St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Academy, Deering High School, and Westbrook College in Portland before earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of New Hampshire. A lifelong Roman Catholic, Ree was a devout communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Bath. Ree’s greatest passion was Morgan horses, and she devoted many joyful years to showing and caring for them. She competed in and won Morgan Horse shows throughout the East, notably earning second place at Nationals with her beloved horse, Jack McNary. She also showed dogs, and adored her childhood Dalmatian, Bonnie. Rosemarie met Clark Granger of Lee, N.H., while attending UNH. They were married on Aug. 31, 1965, in Portland, and settled in Woolwich in 1969. Together, they shared over six decades of marriage, family, hard work, and cherished memories. Ree began her teaching career in 1965, dedicatedly serving as an elementary school teacher in Bath for 40 years and touching the lives of generations of children. She had a special gift for knowing exactly what students needed and supporting their success. Ree and Clark raised their children, Kym and Greg, built a home, and established a farm together. She was a constant support in her children’s endeavors, even becoming a certified gymnastics judge. Her family was always at the heart of her life, and she gave generously of her time and energy to everyone around her. In 2024, Clark and Ree built a home and moved full-time to South China to live on the farm that Clark and Greg had nurtured for many years, bringing her closer to her son and grandchildren. Rosemarie was known for her perseverance, determination, and high standards. She believed deeply in doing things well and encouraged those around her to always give their best. Beneath her trademark strength was a deep sense of responsibility and a steadfast love for her family. Rosemarie was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Michael Rowell.She is survived by her loving husband, Clark, of China; her daughter, Kimberly Ann Granger, of Bath, her son, Gregory Granger, of China; and her cherished grandchildren, Seamus and Keagan Gethicker, of Bath, and Katherine and William Granger of China. She is also survived by her sister, Peggy Ann Keaney, of Portland; Kym’s partner, Gaetan Breton; her close friend, Donna Smith; five nieces and nephews; and three grandnieces. The family wishes to express gratitude to MaineGeneral Health and Augusta Rehab for the compassionate care they provided to Rosemarie during the last 11 weeks of her life. A Celebration of Life will be held at Montsweag Restaurant in Woolwich on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome.Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Rd., Windsor, ME 04363. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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