McCARTHY, Rosemary Agnes “Rosie”
Born Saturday January 27, 1940. Passed away Tuesday June 21, 2022.
Passed away peacefully at Colac Area Health whilst surrounded by all her loving children.
Dearly devoted wife of Jack and loving mother to Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny and Meagan. Loved Mother-in-law of Susan, Susan, Ian Simpkin, Carolyn, Luke Buchanan, Stacey and Dave McCrimmon.
Adored Grandmother to 28 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.
Loved daughter of Dan and Mary McGuane (both dec) and equally loved sister of Margaret (dec), Jack (dec), Veronica (dec), Pat (dec), Mick, and Ted (dec).
Funeral notice
Friday July 01, 2022
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Rosemary Agnes McCarthy will be offered at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Friday, July 1, 2022 commencing at 1:30 p.m.
The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, click here to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDeepest Sympathy to Jack, Robbie ,Greg ,Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle , Andrew, Danny, Megan and families.
Rosie was such a genuine, kind and thoughtful lady who will be remembered fondly.
Love to all, Leo Barrow, Kay, Gerard, Lisa and Ray and familiesJuly 03, 2022 3:20 pm
My Deepest sympathy to Jack, Robbie, Greg,Marianne,Damien,Justin,Michelle,Andrew,Danny, Megan and extended family on the passing of your beautiful Wife, Mother,Grandmother & Great Grandmother,
Rosie was truely an inspiration to all that knew her, so kind and caring, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Bryson HodgeJuly 02, 2022 6:57 pm
Deepest sympathy to all the family,our thoughts are with you on the sad loss of Rosie ,always a smile whenever I met her a very special lady.RIP. Pat Sheedy and family.
July 02, 2022 5:08 pm
Our sincere condolences to Jack. Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Megan and your families on the sad loss of your loving wife and mother.
Our thoughts are with you.
With love. Raffie Paul Sophie and Archie 🌷July 01, 2022 6:22 pm
Thinking of the extended McCarthy family at this very difficult time. We hope today is a fitting celebration for a loving and gentle woman.
With love Jayne and Trevor xxJuly 01, 2022 12:20 pm
Thinking of you all at this very sad time Jack and family and the McGuane family
Go forth Rosie your work on earth is done.
Rest in peace.
Barry and Bernadette Gleeson
Gold Coast
Queensland
Colleen OShannassyJuly 01, 2022 12:08 pm
Our sincere condolences to Jack & the family on the passing of Rosie. A beautiful person of which I have great memories. Always a smile and so happy to see you. Thinking of you all. May she rest in peace.
Love Tim, Kath, Bridie, Flynn and Jed
July 01, 2022 12:03 pm
Thinking of you all at this very sad time Jack , and Family , also the McGuane family
Go forth Rosie your work on earth is done.
Barry and Bernadette Gleeson
Gold Coast
QueenslandJuly 01, 2022 11:57 am
Condolences to Rosie’s family on her sad passing. A long time neighbour to me at Bullock Swamp.
Don BayneJuly 01, 2022 9:47 am
Our thoughts are with Meagan and all the McCarthy family. Rosie was such a beautiful and kind soul who will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Rosie 💐
Love Nat Long and family xxJuly 01, 2022 8:46 am
Deepest sympathy to Jack and all his family on the sad passing of Rosie, a much loved wife and mother and friend to many.
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.Boswell, Marie, Matthew, Michael and Lyndall Parker
June 30, 2022 6:39 pm
Dear Jack and family.
Sending all our love and prayers on the passing of our friend Rosie.
Many happy memories.
Rest In Peace dear Rosie.
Much love,
Mary, Peter, Angela, Jeanette, Mathew, Caroline and Lucy Morrissy xxJune 30, 2022 3:16 pm
To Greg, Robbie, Marianne, Jack, and all immediate McCarthy family members, please accept my deepest condolences at the loss of Rosie. Though our meetings were few, Rosie was always warm and engaging which invariably left me better for having been in her company. May she rest in peace.
June 30, 2022 2:11 pm
To Jack and family. Sorry to hear of the loss of Rosie my dear cousin. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
June 30, 2022 12:50 pm
Deepest sympathy Jack and family on the loss of Rosie your beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. She will be missed by you all and all her friends. Geri and Len (Flash) Gordon. 💕🌹
June 30, 2022 12:26 pm
Rosie dearly loved sister and lifelong friend of Jack and Mardie (both dec ) loved Aunty of Curley and Nola ,Des and Sharon and Dede great aunt of Richelle and Ian , Chris and Bron, Jess (dec) Jake and Bec , Ellie and Aaron, Josh , Sarah and Ross and Alex great great Aunty of Charlie , Millie , Jack , Stella , Harrison , Zara , Piper , Immy, and Max . Our thoughts are with Jack and families we all have beautiful memories of many great family times with Rosie may she rest peacefully 🌹🌹
June 29, 2022 8:16 pm
Thinking of Jack and family at this time my deepest sympathies to all
Maree FinniganJune 29, 2022 5:04 pm
To Justin, Damien and Families, Deepest Sympathy on the Passing of your Mother, you are in our thoughts at this sad time.
June 29, 2022 1:42 pm
Heartfelt sympathy to Jack & the McCarthy family and Mick & the McGuane family as you grieve for your dearly loved Rosie. Rosie was so genuine, so respected, so loved and will be so dearly missed. We are sorry that we are unable to join you to farewell Rosie. Keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers.
June 29, 2022 11:56 am
Thinking for all the McCarthy's and their extended family at this sad time. May you rest in peace Rosie.
June 29, 2022 9:52 am
To Jack and all the Family. Sorry we won’t be there for Rosie’s farewell. We have wonderful memories of days on the farm. Rosie was a truly beautiful lady who lived for her family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Peter and Christine Crowe
June 29, 2022 9:40 am
Condolences to all of the extended McCarthy family at this difficult time. Rosie was an amazing lady and she created a wonderful family. Celebrate her life and cherish the memories you experienced with her.
Love From
Melinda Nunn & Roger Kozel 28/6/22June 28, 2022 11:11 pm
Deepest sympathy to Jack & the McCarthy family on the loss of your beloved wife, mother & grandmother. Rosie was a lovely, friendly, warm lady that always had a smile on her face.
The McLennan familyJune 28, 2022 9:58 pm
To Jack, Rosie's adored children and families and the McGuane families.
The world has lost a true lady, who loved her family and always had time to chat with those met along her journey.
Love from Richard and Phyllis and families.June 28, 2022 4:19 pm
A special lady who dedicated her life to the love and care of Jack and her family of 9 children.
Deepest sympathy to Jack and family and brother Mick and the McGuane families.
Rest in Peace RoseJune 28, 2022 11:02 am
Sincere condolences to Jack.
Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Megan and your families on the sad passing of your loving wife and amazing mother. Prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Rod and SunnyJune 28, 2022 5:22 am
Deepest sympathy to the McCarthy and McGuane families, one of Colac's treasures at rest.
June 27, 2022 10:10 pm
To Dear Jack and your wonderful family, with deepest sympathy on the passing of dear Rosie you are all in out thoughts and prayers Dianne and Ray Hutchinson
June 27, 2022 7:33 pm
Deepest sympathy to Jack and family on the sad loss of Rosie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Bernie and Jennine MahoneyJune 27, 2022 4:17 pm
So very sad at the loss of my beautiful long time friend Rosie. What great times we shared. My warmest love and sympathy to Jack and everyone of your beautiful family. You will be so sadly missed
RIP dear Rose. Loved always Mary Doran.June 27, 2022 3:33 pm
Deepest sympathy to Jack and family on the passing of Rosie. Long time neighbour of the Bayne family at Bullock Swamp. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Ann and Kevin Westwood and family
June 27, 2022 1:57 pm
Dear Jack and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all on the recent death of your loved wife, mother and grandmother Rosie.She will be sadly missed by you all.RIP Rosie from Peter and Bernadette Nolan and family 💐💕🙏
June 27, 2022 9:17 am
Thinking of you all at this sad time - Such a kind and beautiful lady.
Rosie will always be with you in your hearts .
Love to everyone , Majella & Michael , Josh & Rachel, Gemma & Ben .June 27, 2022 8:46 am
Deepest Sympathy to Jack and family on the loss of your special wife and mother. Remembering all our special times as neighbours at Lorne. Mick and Judy Melville
June 26, 2022 9:00 pm
To Dear Jack and all the family.
Our thoughts and love are with you all on the sad passing of Rosie. You will all be left with wonderful memories.
Love Fred, Fay Lynch and familyJune 26, 2022 6:58 pm
Deepest sympathy to jack and family on the passing of Rosie. Great memories from many years ago. Phil , Judy and family
June 26, 2022 6:11 pm
To Jack and family. Prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Rosie always had a smile and time for a chat.
May your memories of family and happy times shared help you through this difficult time.
Kevin and Mary Russell.June 26, 2022 5:36 pm
Sending our love and deepest sympathies to the McCarthy family during this difficult time.
We will always cherish our Easter holidays in Adelaide with Rosie and the McCarthy family.
Holly & Olivia Boylan.
June 26, 2022 4:09 pm
Heartfelt sympathy to Jack and all the McCarthy families
Thinking of you all at this sad time with the passing of Rosie
Treasure your life long memories
Darryn, Leanne Monaghan and family.June 25, 2022 5:59 pm
Deepest heartfelt sympathy to Jack their children & extended family on Rosie’s death. She was such a very loving caring lady; her smile joy de vie & ability to be present to each & every individual she met. We are so very lucky to have known her. May she Rest In Peace. Keeping you in in our prayers as you learn to navigate your new journey. Alan Carole Jones & family
June 25, 2022 2:44 pm
Our sincere condolences to the McCarthy family on the passing of your beloved mum Rosie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janelle Oates (Halloran)June 25, 2022 12:24 pm
Dear Jack, Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan and families
So sorry to hear of Rosie’s passing, our deepest sympathies to you all. May all you wonderful memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Love Len, Amy and familiesJune 25, 2022 10:14 am
Dear Jack Robbie,Greg,Marianne,Damien,Justin,Michelle,Andrew,Danny,Megan and your families, So sorry to hear of Rosie’s passing our thoughts are with you all that this time Love Cath,Chris,Sean,Luke,Annie and Grace
June 25, 2022 8:15 am
I’m so sorry to hear about your mum Justin’s . My thought with you and all your family . Thinking of you my friend . Assadi family
June 24, 2022 11:14 pm
So sorry to hear of Rosie's passing. Our sincere condolences to Jack, Robbie,Greg, Marianne, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Megan and your families.
Love Faye Fox & Stephen McMaster xxJune 24, 2022 9:40 pm
Dear Jack and family so sorry to hear of Rosie's passing our thoughts are with you all Eric and Eva Hay
June 24, 2022 7:58 pm
Deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts to
Jack and all of Rosie’s wonderful family and
her many friends-The Robb familyJune 24, 2022 4:12 pm
So sorry to hear love to Jack and the McCarthy family Janine and Craig DeBaere
June 24, 2022 4:11 pm
Deepest sympathy to Jack and all the McCarthy families, our love and thoughts are with you all upon your sad loss of Rosie.
From the Boylan and Jackson families .June 24, 2022 3:03 pm
Truly saddened to hear of the passing of Rosie. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to Jack, Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan, and families.
Thinking of you Michelle, Luke, and family. XXRest in Peace.
Connie, Craig and Samara
June 24, 2022 1:10 pm
Rosie - One of the best people that was ever put on this earth. Always with a smile and great cheer, would treat us all like one of her own children. Thoughts and prayers with all the McCarthy clan.
Rest in peace Rosie.
Dom & Yolande Miraglia and Family
June 24, 2022 10:28 am
Rosie ..dearly loved and loving sister and sister-in-law to Margaret and Tom Harrington (both dec)
Much loved and respected auntie to Michael,Dan,Maree,Lynette, Patricia(dec) and Gerard.
A wonderful lady who will be sadly missed by us all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack and all the McCarthy families.
May she rest in peace.xJune 24, 2022 10:08 am
Oh Rosie, your were such a wonderful wife to Jack, a magnificent Mother and such a lovely human being, my thoughts are with all your family condolences to all, RIP beautiful lady.
June 24, 2022 9:07 am
Deepest sympathy to all the McCarthy family during this sad time. Rosie was such a kind and generous lady and was always up for a chat and hello when I would run into her at Mercy Place.
Thinking of you all especially Michelle, Luke and family.
Lots of love,
Sally , Marc, Emily and Jye Montano xJune 23, 2022 9:28 pm
So sad to hear the passing of Rosie Deepest sympathy to all the family
June 23, 2022 9:19 pm
So sorry to hear of Rosie’s passing, thinking of Jack and family at this difficult time. A beautiful soul at rest Jan and family
June 23, 2022 9:09 pm
Our sincere condolences to the family on the passing of a beloved Auntie. Rosie was a wonderful woman and a beautiful soul who will be missed by all. May she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gerard and Mandy Harrington & FamilyJune 23, 2022 7:58 pm
We are saddened to hear of Rosie’s passing.
A beautiful lady, who we will greatly miss.
Lorne neighbour for many years.
Will miss our Lorne chats but will be always grateful
for the time we had.
Rest in peace dear Rosie.
Our deepest sympathy Marianne, Megan and family.
xxxxJune 23, 2022 7:25 pm
Such great memories of Rosie, particularly in Lorne. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack, Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny & Meegs and your families. Sorry we can’t be there to celebrate Rosie’s amazing life. Lots of love Ros, Glenn & family xxx
June 23, 2022 7:07 pm
i am very sad that i wont see you again Rosie...u were such a beautiful lady, my sincere condolences to all the family, extended family, and friends.....RIP dear lady.
June 23, 2022 6:43 pm
Dear Rosie what a legend will be sadly missed by all such a giving and loyal soul a wonderful wife and mother. Will miss you love to Jack and all the crew, Great memories . Love Jock Marita and Matt
June 23, 2022 4:28 pm
Rosie, loved and loving sister and friend of Veronica (dec) and Ian Gore.
Will always remember so many good times.
Loving aunt to Raymond, Christopher (dec), Geraldine, Adrian, Brendan, Michael, David and Gorfam families.
Our sincere condolences, love, thoughts and prayers to Jack, and Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, and Meagan, and your families.June 23, 2022 3:53 pm
Dear Jack, Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damian, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Meagan & all your families.
Please accept our sincere sympathy upon the sad passing of Rosie.
May she Rest In Peace in the arms of the Lord.
Love Alison & Matt Cartwright; Anna & Mat George; Danielle & Alistair McKenzie.June 23, 2022 1:47 pm
Our sincere condolences to Jack.
Robbie, Greg, Marianne, Damien, Justin, Michelle, Andrew, Danny, Megan and your families on the sad loss of your loving wife and mother
Much Love and Prayers to your Families
Rest in peace Rosie.
Colleen O’Shannassy and familyJune 23, 2022 10:47 am