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Rose Marie Dumontier (Chabot) passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 5552 Madigan Drive N.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Rose Marie was born in Great Falls, Mont., Jan. 17, 1950. She grew up in Martin City, Mont., and graduated from Columbia Falls High School. Rose Marie attended the University of Great Falls, graduating in 1972. She went on to teach in Bismarck at St. Mary's Grade School. Rose Marie returned to Great Falls and lived there until 1988, when she married Gerald R. Dumontier.They established a household in Calgary, where they have resided since.Rose Marie was active in the community, volunteering in various schools, in her parish, and with the St. Vincent De Paul Society. She was very interested in genealogy, tracing her family history in Canada and the United States. Rose Marie and Gerald enjoyed history and travelling to many different places. Her family was the center of her life and her greatest pleasure.Her career included work in the Diocese Tribunal Offices in both Great Falls and Calgary.Rose Marie is survived by her husband Gerald; two children, Mark (14) and Emily (9). She was overjoyed when Mark was born, and the family was completed with the adoption of Emily from China in 1997. Rose Marie is also survived by her brother, Dennis Chabot, Malin, Ore.; his twin sister, Donna Griffus, Diamond Lake, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcide and Irene (Morrissette) Chabot.Rose Marie will be remembered for her kind heart. She never had an unkind word or harsh thought and everyone she knew was affected by her genuine goodness.Forward condolences through condolences@mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly towards benefiting education.In living memory of Rose Marie Dumontier, a tree will be planted by McInnis and Holloway's Funeral Homes Eastside Memorial Chapel, Calgary.Published in The Bismarck Tribune on 11/23/2005