Goodbye dear Rosemary (3)
With love from Rosemary.
There is a video of Rosemary being interviewed by her son Chris Some of her words a not normally used in polite company, . possibly because of her Dementia .
The Last Post
I am sorry to say this blog will soon have its final post, this post may be my last. I would like to say "Thank You" to all of you nice people with whom I have been in blog contact over the past sixteen years. Unfortunately, my health issues have become worse over the past two weeks, my mobility is at its lowest point; and I become dizzy after a couple of paces, I am using oxygen permanently. It feels like I am falling apart; I have Kidney - Heart - Lung and Bladder problems, plus many other add ons to stir the mix. I am still living? at home, where I have a comfortable environment and the necessary assistance,. I do not sleep well; probably due to loss of body activity. My eldest son Christopher will be the person to inform you of my final time on earth. I need to lay down for a while right now. My best wishes to you all. Vest Daily Gaggle, AKA. Leslie John Bowyer.
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"Swear while ye may for in heaven it will not be allowed."
xxx
I have posted the following as an event on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/events/125484471335855 (Public - No Facebook account required) to provide all with as much information as possible and provided it to you direct for your immediate attention. Of course, feel free to distribute it amongst your own circles. In addition, there will be an open coffin on Wednesday 10 May at a time to be advised if you can or want to go.
The graveside service is public and will be held at 2 pm sharp. It is expected to last about 20-30 minutes. Guests are requested to turn off telephones and not take pictures during the service. However, it will be recorded for later viewing by someone especially hired for the event - in particular, this is for overseas relatives who can't attend. A wake will follow for family, friends and associates at Wallarah Bay Recreation Club, 40 Wallarah Rd, Gorokan NSW 2263, Australia from 3 pm. It is OK to arrive a bit early and tea, coffee and platters of food will be served from 3.15 pm.
Mum passed away seemingly without pain and in peace following complications from dementia and delirium brought on by hip replacement surgery that was performed 7 weeks and 6 days earlier following a fall the day before. Apart from her advanced dementia, she was in good health prior.
A copy of the draft for the obituary that was placed in the Daily Telegraph on Saturday 5 May is pasted below for additional information including where to send flowers.
BOWYER Rosemary Joan nee Cox, age 82 - 5/07/1934-3/05/2017, Gorokan NSW, previously of Budgewoi NSW, born in Portsmouth, England. Wife and best friend of Leslie John Bowyer (age 90) for 63 years. A beautiful, loving lady who will be sorely missed. Daughter of William (deceased) and Louise (deceased). Sister of Marjorie (deceased), Percival (deceased), Audry (deceased) and Stanley. Mother of Christopher, Anthony, David, Andrew and Timothy. Grandmother of Kylie, Nicole, Dylan, Bianca, Aleisha, Charlotte, Tamara and Jacinta. Great grandmother of Paige, Brianna, Braydon, Grace, Ollie, Ruby Rose, Flynn (deceased), Isla (deceased), Teddy and Harlow. Mother-in-law to Ruth, Karen, Suzanne, Rebekah, Julie W, Amanda, Lisa, Samantha and Julie B. A graveside committal service will be held at Noraville Cemetery, 35 Wilfred Barrett Drive, Noraville NSW on Thursday 11 May 2017 at 2 pm. Flowers to be delivered c/o Chris Bowyer, 4 Clucas Avenue, Gorokan NSW 2263.
http://tributes.dailytelegraph.com.au/notice/393662074?random=1494022562467
PS. The original large image is attached.
Regards,
Chris Bowyer
PO Box 250, Budgewoi NSW 2262, Australia
Telephone: 0438 322 907 - International: +61.438322907
chris@bowyer.net.au
A wild rose lives outside my door
It asks no fostering care,
But grows in its appointed place
because God put it there.
Each year in radiant summertime
I welcome it anew,
For in its youth and joyousness
It is so much like you.
Goodbye Rosemary xxx.
Dear Les,
Helen and I send you and your family our profound sympathy on Rosemary’s death.
She was truly a very special person who gave much to all who were privileged to know her.
With our warmest wishes.
William Deane
Lots of love,
Tamara
Sarah (my partner) and I will be there for the service.
Lots of love,
Dylan Bowyer
Hi Chris
Her Honour just passed me this note:
Ask doctor how he determined the cause of death to be simply “dementia”.
Did Doctor review the hospital notes?
Ask Doctor if he/she was aware your Mum suffered a fall in the last few weeks and that a complication a factor in her demise.
Tell the Doctor that the family is not happy with the cause of death as it is. Ask Doctor to reconsider.
Let Doctor know that the family is considering referring the matter to the State Coroner and seeking to have your Mother examined post mortem.
P/S I’m in Court so cannot make phone calls till adjournments.
Regards
Sue xxoo
All good, except for this line -
When someone we love dies, we are faced with trying to understand one of life’s greatest mysteries. Rosemary often said that when she passed away her hope was that she would just be remembered. Les and the family have chosen the following poem, titled ‘When Tomorrow Starts Without Me’ to be read in her honour.
When someone we love dies, we are faced with trying to understand one of life’s greatest mysteries. Rosemary often said that when she passed away her hope was that she would just be remembered. Les and the family have chosen the following poem, titled ‘Letter From Heaven’ to be read in her honour.
Thank you so much
Regards,
Chris Bowyer