Rosemary A. Berberian, 71

Northborough - Rosemary A. (McManus) Berberian, 71, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007 at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Worcester following a long illness. Her husband, George Berberian, died in 1998.

She leaves her daughters, Donna Rutherford and Lisa Sharp; her stepsons, George Berberian and David Berberian; her stepdaughters, Deborah Erickson and Cathy Mall; her siblings, Edward McManus, Joseph McManus, Deborah Healy, Mary Mc- Manus and Patricia McManus; six grandchildren; 10 stepgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Burns) McManus, she attended Worcester public schools.

Mrs. Berberian worked for Quality Catering in Northborough for 22 years before retiring in 1992.

She enjoyed traveling, playing cards and spending time with her friends. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

A funeral mass was held Aug. 6 from Saint Rose of Lima Church in Northborough, with burial at Howard Street Cemetery. Hays Funeral Home of Northborough directed arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.