n involved community member and developed many close friendships in her new hometown. She was passionate about her Catholic faith and was an active member in her parish, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Marie had a heart for service and generously shared her time and talents. She served on the board for Delaware Right to Life for several years and was recognized for her dedication to the cause. At St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, she taught children's religious education classes and served in the altar linen ministry. She also spent countless hours volunteering at St. Joseph's Elementary School, where she joyfully and tirelessly served in many capacities.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, John Patrick Hazzard Sr. and Katherine Kindbeiter Hazzard; her sisters, Mary Ann Hazzard, Katherine R. Henry, and Rose Marie Potts; and her brother, John Patrick Hazzard Jr. She is survived by her husband, Francis Thomas Rossbach Jr; her children, Francis Thomas Rossbach III, Regina Rossbach, Katherine (Kevin) Hill, Bill (Ewa) Rossbach, Beth (Steve) Witkowski, Marianne (Todd) Bowden, and Nora Rossbach. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Erin, Clara, and Mary Hill, Mark and Zak Rossbach, Micah Gabbard, Harper and Quinn Witkowski, and Reagan Bowden; her brothers, Reverend William Hazzard, Peter (Dona) Hazzard, and Thomas (Cathy) Hazzard; her sister, Betsy (Tony) Deldeo; sister-in-law, Sandra Hazzard; brother-in-law, Jacob Potts; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 8, starting at 6:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 5450 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO. The Funeral Mass will be Thursday, November 9, at 10:00 am, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish with burial to follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens and a reception to follow burial back at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to National Right to Life: nrlc.org.
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