Rosabelle Brown French, 85, of Lusby, MD formerly of Hinsdale, NH passed away peacefully at her residence on November 3, 2010. She was born on December 11, 1924 in Hinsdale, NH to the late Flora C. and Hubert L. Brown.

She was the beloved wife of Ian M. French, Sr. whom she married on February 20, 1949 in Hinsdale, NH.

Rosabelle graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1942 and went on to graduate from the University of New Hampshire in 1948. She worked at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Washington, DC as an Occupational Therapist until her retirement. Rosabelle moved to Lusby, MD from Suitland, MD in 1990.

She always enjoyed cooking, entertaining, gardening, reading, holidays, and most of all her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Rachel E. Brown and Ronald Brown. Rosabelle is survived by her husband of 61 years Ian M. French Sr. of Lusby, MD; children, Ian M. French, Jr. of Lusby, MD and Elizabeth Gelestino of Lexington Park, MD; grandchildren, Martha B. Homan of Lusby, MD and David M. Brent of California, MD; niece, Bonnie Brown of Lynn, MA; nephew, Philip Brown of NH; great niece, Barbara Cox and great nephew, Christopher Brown both of Salem, MA.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 3 PM in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel, Lusby, MD with Rev. Faith Lewis officiating. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family request contributions are made in Rosabelle's memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the American Heart Association, National Center, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.