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Rosemary CATHERWOOD Obituary

Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, on Friday, August 2, 2024, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife for 52 years and best friend of Joe, loved sister and sister-in-law of Elaine, Kevin and Sue, Anthony (deceased) and Denise, loved aunt and great-aunt of all her many nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Rosemary Catherwood, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Flowers respectfully declined. Livestream available on the link https://youtube.com/live/16bg3E2NNSg?feature=share A celebration of Rosemary's life will be held at the St Joseph's Catholic Church, Telegraph Road, Darfield on Monday, August 12 at 1.30pm.



Published by The Press from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, 2024.

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for Rosemary CATHERWOOD

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26 Entries

Juliet Wells

August 28, 2024

Joe .We have fond memories of seeing you and Rosemary at family function's .Rosemary was always so welcoming .Thinking of you from Tauranga.
Juliet and Phillip Wells .(nee Smith)

Chris Flanagan

August 20, 2024

Hi Jo
Im saddened to hear of Rosemarys passing. I only found out in the weekend as Ive been away overseas. Please accept my sincere condolences, I hope you are doing as best as you can. Rosemarys passing will leave a massive hole in your life she was a lovely lady and I have fond memories of her when she worked at the council. Look after yourself and Im thinking of you and the rest of the family at this hard and difficult time.
Kind regards
Chris Flanagan

Angela Wright

August 19, 2024

Dear Joe and family

Very sad to learn of Rosemary´s passing. We enjoyed the opportunity to share in the service via video link. We remember Rosemary for her beautiful smile, infectious laugh and always so friendly. She will be sadly missed.
Our thoughts are with you all.

Angela and Stuart Wright

Michaela knudsen

August 16, 2024

Sad to hear the news, I didn´t know the family for long but Rosemary ,Joe and Elaine were very welcoming and I enjoyed the chats we had together. Lovely lady and lovely family.
My condolences , regards Michaela knudsen

Rose Cooney

August 13, 2024

Dear Jo and Family.
We were saddened to hear of Rosemary's passing.
Love Terry and Rose nee Morkane.

Bill Woods

August 12, 2024

My deepest sympathies to Joe and family not only have you lost a precious soulmate with the passing of Rosemary it has also affected many people like myself who were proud to say that we had a valued friendship. I am so grateful to have known her and admired her beautiful garden. Bill Woods. Springfield.

Margaret Everitt

August 12, 2024

Thinking of you all from the North Island families xx. Thank you for the live stream opportunity to be present to say goodbye to Rosemary.

Mike Wiggins

August 12, 2024

I was a great admirer of Rosemary, and her no-complaining approach to her health problems. A great lesson in courage and endurance. I send my condolences to Joe, having met when I stayed with them both.

Margaret, Kathleen, John, Laurence

August 12, 2024

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ruth and Kerry Kearney

August 11, 2024

Even though years have passed since we last talked our memories of Rosemary prevail as a right and bubbly personality who will remain with us. God bless and best wishes to Joe at this time

Kathryn and Lloyd

August 10, 2024

To Joe and Elaine and family
We were so very sad to hear of Rosemary´s passing. She was such a friendly and kind workmate and always so po sitive in facing her illness.
Rosemary was one special lady.

Her favorite hairdresser

August 10, 2024

Thinking of you Joe and Elaine.sending love from pax and kimberley xoxo

James and Annette Scott

August 10, 2024

We are sorry to hear that Rosemary has passed away. Rosemary always had a lovely smile no matter what life threw at her.

Elizabeth Frizzell

August 10, 2024

Alastair and I are so sorry to read of Rosemary's passing. She was always fun and ready for a long chat and never complained of her illness. Darfield won't be quite the same without her. Alastair and Liz Frizzell

Sue and Mike Ryan

August 10, 2024

All our deepest sympathy Joe. A lifetime of memories will hold Rosemary close to you.
Sue and Mike Ryan

Steve and Sue Coleman

August 10, 2024

Dear Joe our sincere condolences for the loss of your darling Rosemary.Remembering the good times, her smile, fun and hospitality . Our thoughts are with you Joe.
Steve and Sue Coleman

Dick & Judy Jones

August 9, 2024

Hi Joe & Family, please accept our deepest sympathy, we think of you both often
Dick & Judy Jones

Tom and Judy Redfern

August 9, 2024

Rosemary was such a positive lady who left a legacy of laughter, love and friendship to so many. She was a special lady.
Deepest sympathy to Joe and family. Hopefully your happy memories of Rosemary will help support you in the future.

Nell Dulieu

August 9, 2024

Sorry to read of Rosemary's passing thinking of you and your family Joe keep those memories close to your heart Nell Dulieu

Michael Manion

August 8, 2024

Sincere condolences Joe. Also to Rosemary´s family. Fide et Opere. Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Michael Manion Hua Hin

Wendy Grice

August 8, 2024

Our heartfelt sympathy to you all at this time.
Your memories of Rosemary will be yours to keep forever.
David & Wendy Grice

Robyn Searle

August 7, 2024

Thinking of you Joe and our deepest sympathy to you Joe and your family.

Anne Barnao

August 7, 2024

So sorry to learn of Rosemary´s passing . My deepest Condolences.
Anne Barnao. (Larmer)
Nelson.

Andrea Mclean

August 7, 2024

Fabulous memories of Wendy and myself staying with Rosemary and Joe many years ago for the Darfield Squash Comp ....great host and fun times ...very very sad to read of Rosemarys passing ... a wonderful lady gone far too soon .

Roberta & Sandy Marshall

August 7, 2024

Roberta and Sandy are thinking of you Joe and all Rosemary's family and loved ones. Your lives will seem empty now .Remember all the happy times and know that Rosemary had all the care and love from you. R.I.P Rosemary.

Richard

August 7, 2024

Deepest condolences, from the Bull family Sheffield

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