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Rosamond ROBERTSHAWE Obituary
Loved daughter of the late Noel and Nancy Robertshawe, Ros was born in England on the 9th June 1929. Loved eldest sister of John, Mark (dec), Ralph, Con (dec) and Helen and sister-in-law to Eileen, Gloria and Diana. Loved and respected by her nieces and nephews and their families. Ros was a former Headmistress of Waikato Diocesan School in Hamilton and St Mary's School in Stratford. She was a licenced Liturgist and sacristan at the Taranaki Cathedral, duties which she loved. The family wish to thank those at Tainui who cared for Ros and offer especial appreciation to Bali Haque who has managed her affairs in recent years. No flowers please but a donation to the Taranaki Cathedral's Earthquake Strengthening Project would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages can be sent to the Robertshawe family, c/- Eagars Funerals or placed on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/rosamond A service to celebrate Ros' life will be held in Taranaki Interim Cathedral,
Vivian St, New Plymouth at 2pm on Friday the 1st of November 2024. Live streaming of the service is available via her tribute page.
Memories and Condolences
for Rosamond ROBERTSHAWE
12 Entries
Mike Robertshawe
November 24, 2024
My dear Aunt Rosamond was a highly intelligent, strict but extremely generous lady with a heart of gold. I was her eldest Nephew or My dear Boy as she would often refer to me as.
She and her two sisters were very kind to myself, sisters and our cousins as we grew up - birthdays and Christmas were a real treat. Sadly all 3 of my Father Ralph´s sisters have passed away - gone but never forgotten
Sarah Jamieson-Smith
November 8, 2024
Rest in Peace Ros, you were always just a part of the tapestry of my childhood, seeing you at Sunday School at St Mary´s, attending church with your Mother and Con. You taught religious education at my primary school. You were friends with my grandmother with the Victoria´s League and I loved coming along to the talks and gatherings - you were kind to my family always and you were someone we could share our memories with. I am sorry to have missed your funeral.
With our deepest sympathies.
Sarah
October 29, 2024
Ros was a delightful, witty person to know through our connection at Taranaki Cathedral. I admired her intellect and integrity and she was always welcoming to my family and I despite a slightly formidable exterior. It was an honour to have known her. Rest in peace.
Monique Butler
October 29, 2024
Remember Miss Robertshawe from my days at SMS 198r to 1986 RIP
David Hollingsworth
October 29, 2024
Ros was a stalwart of St. Mary's Cathedral. She was faithful.loyal and hard working. She brought her pastoral care and keen intellect to her parish ministry and preaching. Rest in peace.
June Moseley
October 28, 2024
Dear Ros always cheerful ! Always a welcome. Our link being that David King introduced us at St Mary's 30 + years ago when you first came to New Plymouth and I hadn't been here very long. It was teaching we had in common. We celebrated Christmas with you at Brooklands Road and meals at Mill Road. I have been calling in for a "chat" at Tainui since you settled in there with Con and was always greeted with " How nice to see you". You will be missed by many. Ros was indeed ready to be called by her Lord. Rest in Peace Ros.
Janice Coombe
October 27, 2024
I was a Matron at St Marys School,Stratford when Miss Robertshawe first started as Headmistress.I recall she had a habit of humming tunes.As Matrons we sat with her at the meal table.When she began humming 76 Trombones ,I really struggled to control my laughter.But it was just something she always did.RIP with your Lord Miss R.
Jennifer Meuli ( Barclay)
October 26, 2024
I have had the honour of knowing Ros as a well respected English teacher at St Marys School and later as a lovely caring friend when we were on several School Boards and the SMS Old Girls.
What a long wonderful life.
Rest in Peace Miss Robertshaw.
Anita Thorpe
October 26, 2024
RIP Miss Robershawe. A wonderful teacher who taught many girls to be proud and upstanding human beings. My time at St Mary´s dio was an enjoyable time which Tonte certainly construbuted from. A very strict teacher with a heart of gold and loved by all the girls. memories of the 1960s.
Glynis
October 26, 2024
Miss Robertshawe, a never to be forgotten, loved teacher at St Mary's Diocesan. She was always ready to help and when Lesley and I indicated an interest in the Greek language, she taught just us two in the evenings. A very special lady. RIP.
Elizabeth Jollands
October 26, 2024
My love and condolences to Helen and Family .
I studied Post Graduate with Con in 1968.
Sorry not able to attend.
Carol Cowling
October 26, 2024
Taranaki Branch of NZ Founders send our condolences to the family. Ros, and her sister Con, were members for 11 years and were often leading the activities with their saying of Grace or prayers. Rest in Peace Ros and may your light keep shining from afar.
Carol Cowling, Secretary.
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