Rose Elizabeth Leach
July 14, 1927- December 14, 2019
Rose Elizabeth Leach, 92, of Owings passed away December 14, 2019. She was born July 14, 1927 in Washington, D.C., to James Martin and Violet E. (Purcell) Bauer. Rose was raised in the suburbs of Southeast D.C., and graduated from Anacostia High School. She married Charles William Leach on August 19, 1947 and they were married for over 50 years before his passing in 2004. Rose was a lifelong member and the oldest living member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro, where she played the organ until she was 90 years old. Rose enjoyed playing piano and organ, baking, cooking, shopping, and going to lunch with her friends.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband Charles William Leach and brothers David, Martin, and Sterling Bauer. She is survived by her children Glenn Leach and wife Debby of Tracy’s Landing and Cindy Leach and husband Stan of Ocean Pines. Also surviving are her grandchildren Jeremey Leach and wife Amy of Owings and Heidi Leach of Annapolis, great-grandchildren Janie and Ryan Leach as well as many cousins.
Visitation
Saturday, December 21, 2019
11:00 AM – 12 Noon
Services
- Funeral Service
Saturday, December 21, 2019
12 Noon
Interment
- Burial
Monday, December 23, 2019
11:00 AM
Contributions
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
Condolences
Sort Comments
16 Dec 2019
3:34pm
Dear Cindy and Glenn, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will miss seeing “Muzz” on social media. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
City
Annapolis
State
Maryland
16 Dec 2019
3:34pm
Rose was among the most dearest of. ladies. She was devoted to her church and religion, and she dearly loved her family. It was a privilege to know her and laugh with her. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family.
Sally and Dudley Smith
City
Ocean pines
State
Md.
16 Dec 2019
3:41pm
She will be forever missed. Prayers for all her loved ones.
City
Ft Lauderdale
State
Florida
16 Dec 2019
5:08pm
We will miss Rose.
Linda
City
Dagsboro
State
Delaware
17 Dec 2019
3:44pm
Your mom was a wonderful lady. I was fortunate to meet her at the tax office where I work & started a friendship. Will miss our talks & those delicious cookies. I’m truly sorry of mom’s passing, I loved her. Praying that each of you will find peace at this difficult time.
Jenny Scali
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
27 Dec 2019
9:15am
Cindy – just finding out about the passing of your dear mother. Huggs and prayers to you and your family. She was loved and will be missed.
City
Cheltenham
State
MD
13 Sep 2021
8:43pm
To Glenn: I was raised by Violet and Martin Bauer for almost 10 years. My name is Donna Harold. Your mother was very loving to me. I have photos you may not have and memories if you’d like to reach out on FB. I’m 75 years old now. Praying all is well. I’m glad your mom Rose was so well loved and lived a long life!!
City
Titusville
State
Florida
Sort Comments
Dear Cindy and Glenn, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will miss seeing “Muzz” on social media. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Rose was among the most dearest of. ladies. She was devoted to her church and religion, and she dearly loved her family. It was a privilege to know her and laugh with her. She will be missed. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family.
Sally and Dudley Smith
She will be forever missed. Prayers for all her loved ones.
We will miss Rose.
Linda
Your mom was a wonderful lady. I was fortunate to meet her at the tax office where I work & started a friendship. Will miss our talks & those delicious cookies. I’m truly sorry of mom’s passing, I loved her. Praying that each of you will find peace at this difficult time.
Jenny Scali
Cindy – just finding out about the passing of your dear mother. Huggs and prayers to you and your family. She was loved and will be missed.
To Glenn: I was raised by Violet and Martin Bauer for almost 10 years. My name is Donna Harold. Your mother was very loving to me. I have photos you may not have and memories if you’d like to reach out on FB. I’m 75 years old now. Praying all is well. I’m glad your mom Rose was so well loved and lived a long life!!