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Rose Marie Garbutt
1951 - 2013
Rose Marie Garbutt
1951 - 2013
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BORN
1951
DIED
2013
Rose Garbutt Obituary
Rose loved to attended dances with her husband Richard. Friends and family could always count on them showing up dressed to a "T" in matching colors. She loved Belizean oldies, Soca and Punta music. She was often told by her oldest daughter that "Any pan weh knock, she and Buddy Rich have fu deh deh!" She loved to travel; but her favorite destination was her homeland of Belize.
God called this wonderful angel home on February 4th after a brief illness.
She is survived by her husband and true love Richard Henry Garbutt Sr., one sister Mrs. Adeline Belgrave, her niece Ms. Sylvia Cherrington and one brother Mr. George Cherrington of Belize City. Six children Neil Lockwood, Starla Garbutt-Dunning, Richard Garbutt Jr., Brandee Garbutt, Brandon Garbutt and Breann Garbutt. Eighteen grandchildren Kirstene, Demond, Daymion, Javion, Richard III, Derrien, Shayla, Dionna, Cameron, Alisia, Katherine, Skye, Izaiah, Izaac, Wenderlin, Vivienne, and the twins Izabelle and Izis; seven sister-in-laws and six brother- in-laws. A host of nieces and nephews as well as adopted family and friends.
Rose's infectious smile, warm heart, vivacious spirit, and resilient will, will truly be missed by all. To be absent here is to be present with the Lord.
May she rest in Peace.
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S Garbutt-Dunning
June 19, 2018
Missing you every single day my mommy cakes but we know that you are watching over us and smiling at how proud you are of your children. Until we meet again my Queen. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Breann J Garbutt
November 16, 2017
Well mommy.. everything has fallen into place. I've been blessed with two smart little girls, a man who adores me and a family who supports me.
The only thing missing is you.
I think about you every day. I miss your smile. I miss your laugh. I miss your hugs and kisses. I love you sooo much..
Jade
S Garbutt-Dunning
September 19, 2017
Carletta G
September 17, 2017
I dont know where to start. I wish u were here. I need one of our talks, but I truely believe if u were here things would not be like this. Things has changed so much. I miss u ma, if only I could turn back time.
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March 28, 2017
Miss u ma...
INDIRA CHERRINGTON
March 27, 2017
Petals i miss you so much i keep dreaming about you i think about you everyday there is so many things i would love to talk to you about but your not here your always in my thoughts and on my mind i love u and i miss you so much RIP my Auntie
March 23, 2017
Auntie it still stings my eyes when I see your pictures. I know that I should not be sad because you are at peace with our Lord and savior. I will forever cherish your memories and all the good times that we had together. Your smile will remain in my heart until we meet again. I love you. Your Niece,
Marie M.
S Garbutt-Dunning
February 26, 2017
My mommy cakes your four year anniversary was one of the toughest. We felt your presence, your love and your comfort but still yearned and wished that you were here with us physically. We miss you so much mommy, keep resting my Queen.
Missing you always,
Starla
November 19, 2016
I miss you sooo much
Breann Garbutt
March 16, 2016
Mommy. It has been a long three years without you. Life seems harder and the days seem longer, but I keep pushing forward. I keep in mind that you are always with me in spirit and in my heart. Not a day has gone by in three years that I've not thought about you. Sometimes I wonder will that ever change? Will the pain of losing you lessen over the years?? Smh, I'm not sure. But I just wanted you to know that everyone is doing good. The girls are getting big and your third oldest grand daughter is going to prom! How I wish you were still here to experience this with us. I love you and I know you'll be there in spirit. Rest in peace mom. Until we meet again
XOXO Your Bre Bre
Carletta Garbutt
January 15, 2016
Some time has passed since you left this place and went to another
There will never be no one to take your place as a mother.
A lot has changed since you've been gone
I pray every day that nothing else goes wrong
Sometimes your presence is felt within
But then everything is gone just like the wind
I pray every day for forgiveness to ask the Lord for strength towards my weakness.
Well it's another year for our lives to go on
Stay watching and protecting and our love for you will always stay strong. Love u Ma Your Daughter-N-Law ♡♡♡♡
Breann G.
August 28, 2015
Mom.. I keep replaying in my mind moments that we shared.. memories of us spending time together. I miss you mommy. Now that I'm a mommy I realize how hard it is. I didn't appreciate you enough mom.. I could've done so much more to show you how much I love & appreciated you. I understand now how hard you worked to keep me happy. I love you forever and ever!
S Garbutt-Dunning
June 29, 2015
My Queen... Thinking of you tonight and always..... missing your guidance and presence..... Knowing that you are always with us..... Love always! Starla
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
April 3, 2015
Missing you and thinking of you my Queen! Even though I miss you the year has been a better year. I pray for our family everyday which is slowly healing. I know with faith and prayers time will heal. Forever in my thoughts and prayers my queen..... R.I.H... Until we meet again. Your daughter Starla
kirstene Edwards
December 23, 2014
Grandma I know you are here with me. I know you see me broken down and asking why. But grandma Madeleine is with you now. Please look over her. You have both my babies and I know they are in good hands. Your a great mother finally in heaven and they get the chance to know you and be with you forever. I know the family was excited about Madeleine and I know they are hurting like I am. But at least Madeleine is with you. Grandma I love you and I miss you very much. I talk to you all the time. But I just wish you were a phone call away. I love you. Rest peacefully in heaven and please protect both my babies granny.
S Garbutt-Dunning
December 21, 2014
This has been another difficult year my mommy cakes. But I always remember you telling me "Honey God does not give you more than you can bear." So I know that after this rain the sun will shine. I am looking forward to the sun. My heart is so full for Kirstene but I know God has his reasons for all things. I miss you so much mom, but I know that you are watching, guiding and comforting all of us in this difficult time. Until we meet again my Queen... R.I.H
carletta garbutt
November 18, 2014
Ma I wish I could talk to you, so much has been going on since the lord decided to take you away. I need one of our talks. I miss you so much...wrap ur arms around us..
Star Garbutt
September 29, 2014
Oh my mommy cakes I know that you are smiling in Heaven and as excited as we are! You are going to be a great grandmother. I am so excited! I told Kirstene that God will bless her with another pregnancy when the time is right. Well the time is here. She insists that she is having a boy I am pretty sure it's a girl but most importantly we are praying that the Lord blesses us with a healthy baby. We are all just so excited my mommy cakes. I miss you and love you. Please continue to smile upon us and comfort us with your love. Until we meet again my Queen R.I.Heavenly glory.
Starla
Carletta Garbutt
September 26, 2014
Looking at your picture every day makes me feel your presence. I miss you so ma. Many days I wish I could come talk to you, that I need your advise, just to hear you say it's go be okay honey... I miss you...
Breann Garbutt
August 25, 2014
I'm missing you still mommy. Everyday is a challenge and every night I fall asleep hoping I would dream of you. I miss you so much it hurts.
Breann Garbutt
August 25, 2014
I'm missing you still mommy. Everyday is a challenge and every night I fall asleep hoping I would dream of you. I miss you so much it hurts...
S Garbutt-Dunning
July 26, 2014
I miss you my Queen!! You are always in my heart. I feel your presence in the wind, in the birds... I know you are always there.. I love you my Queen. Until we meet again! R.I.Heavenly Glory..
richard garbutt
May 30, 2014
Love and miss u old lady.....always in my heart soul and mine think bout u every min of my live love u mom....tel the day we meet again miss and love u
richard garbutt
May 30, 2014
Love and miss u old lady.....always in my heart soul and mine think bout u every min of my live love u mom....tel the day we meet again miss and love u
S Dunning
May 28, 2014
I miss you so much mommy cakes. Sometimes I wake up and still cannot believe you are gone. I know that you are in the comfort of The Lord but I still
wish I could have you here. R.I.Heavenly glory my Queen until we meet again!
Marie McDowell
February 10, 2014
Auntie, you are loved and missed dearly. When I look at the funeral corsage that's above my dresser I can't believe that it's your name on it. However, I do remember what you told me that first time they were preparing you for your first chemo treatment. You said , " I will fight this for as long as I can". Knowing that you did just that makes it a little better. Knowing that you did not suffer long, God said come home Angel,no need to fight no more. Rest in heaven Auntie. Brighten heaven with your smile and infectious personality. We will meet again
Your Niece
Marie
Indira Cherrington
February 5, 2014
Petals why did you have to go so soon we talk about you all the time and remember all the good times we had together but it is just not the same without you here but God had a better plan for you we miss you and love until we meet again R.I.H. My Auntie
S Garbutt-Dunning
February 4, 2014
My mommy cakes I can't believe it's been a whole year since I've seen your beautiful face. It seems like yesterday. I miss you every single day but I have come to realize that the Lord did not want you to deal with the pain; he knew that you did not deserve to go through that struggle so this is the reason why he called you home. Even though this was difficult for me to accept and it took an entire year for me to do so; I know that this was God's will. I thought today would be a sad day but in my heart I know that you are happy and you would not want us to be sad. Since you departed this life I am proud to say that your kids and grand kids are inseparable! I know that you are smiling about that. We love each other and we never lose contact with each other. Of course we have our differences and disagreements but we get through them easier. You departing this life have made us cherish each other more than we ever did before. I love you mommy cakes may you continue to rest in Heavenly glory and continue to guide us and watch over us.
Love Always,
Starla
Me, Mommy and DeeDee
S Garbutt-Dunning
February 4, 2014
Alisia Garbutt
November 13, 2013
I LUV U grandma You will always be in my heart i will never let you go.You will always be in my mind
Indira Cherrington
October 5, 2013
Petals it's Been Eight Months since the. Lord called you home I miss you so much I think about you all the time but your in a better place now you will always be in my heart and on my mind R.I.P. My Sweet Rose
S Garbutt-Dunning
October 2, 2013
Today was one of those days mommy. The difference is today I did not miss you I was so angry at you for leaving me, for leaving us! It is so unfair that all your friends are retiring or retired and taking trips and spending more time with their families and friends but my mommy just left us. Then I thought about it and realized that you did not have a choice because if you did I know you would be right here. I truly miss you EVERY SINGLE DAY mommy. I wish I could change so many things but as you always said "There are certain things you cannot control my daughter" this was Gods plan and I just have to learn to accept that. I love you my Queen and I want you to know that life feels so empty and incomplete. People say that time heals but so far I do not see that to be true. Missing you forever and always my mommy cakes.
kirstene edwards
August 5, 2013
6 months ago God took you home. I think about you often, it's never a moment that your not on my mind. Granny I feel like I've disappointed you in so many ways. But I just want you to know I love you with everything and miss you very much. I've really lost my best friend and I can't talk to no one else. I love you grandma.
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
July 23, 2013
Hello my mommy cakes.. Oh how I miss you so much. I think about you daily.. I know you are watching over us, I see you in my dreams, I feel your presence at times. Sometimes I think of the things that I could have done differently but it was not my choice or your choice; The Lord was ready for you to go home. I just want you to know that I love you..and I miss you. always and forever more.
Carletta Garbutt
July 18, 2013
Just thinking of u ma....When u are on my mind things go well...u must feel me sometime...luv u and miss u soooo much....
Brandee Garbutt
July 17, 2013
I miss you, mommy. I think of you everyday. Just a few days ago, I had a smile on my face and I laughed. I was thinking about the time we went and got a pedi together and the lady was really working on your feet and I was teasing you that you probably had it really bad for her to scrub your feet that way. Lol lol lol I was laughing so hard when I thought about that and I can remember the expression on your face like it was yesterday. Lately, alot of memories of our time together had made me laugh but I am still sad and I still cry for you.
Carla Robateau
May 31, 2013
Words can't express how much I miss you. How much I love you. How much pain I feel without you here. I know you're at PEACE. That I will see you again. But it doesn't make it any better. I LOVE YOU AUNTIE. ALWAYZ WILL
Indira Cherrington
May 30, 2013
My Auntie I can't believe that your gone I miss u so much I think about u everyday u will always b in my heart and on my mind u will always b my Big Petals RIP My beautiful Auntie
Carletta Garbutt
May 30, 2013
Hi Ma..time is going by so fast but yet it feels like yesterday we were just laughing together looking at some old photos. I can't just go by n cry to u..get u to talk to ur son for me...it still feels so unreal..u left us so sudden..but I guess nothing can prepare u for such sadness. Watch over us and continue to lend us ur wings because if anything we still need to be carried by you. I was truely blessed to have had you as my mother- n- law...I Love You Ma...I miss u...until I see u again....REST IN PARADISE
Me and Mommy
S Dunning
May 29, 2013
Us
S Dunning
May 29, 2013
S Dunning
May 29, 2013
Hi Mommy..It's been close to 4 months since you've left me...I miss you soo much I think of you daily. So much has changed since you left us, the family, daddy. You truly held us all together and since you've left we seem to all just drift apart. I miss you sooo much, everyone says time heals but so far I do not feel that to be true. Continue to watch over us and guide us. IMU and Love you..Forever more!
Visiting Mom
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
May 2, 2013
Visiting Mom Easter Day
S Dunning
April 15, 2013
Mommy and Daddy
S GD
March 27, 2013
Mommy and Daddy
S Garbutt-Dunning
March 27, 2013
Cedar's Service
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
March 26, 2013
Mom's Service at Cedars
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
March 26, 2013
Grand Kids
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
March 26, 2013
Mom's Cedar's family
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
March 26, 2013
Mom's service at Cedars
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
March 26, 2013
Cedar's service
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
March 26, 2013
Mommy and Daddy
S Garbutt-Dunning
March 26, 2013
Me dad and mom
S Dunning
March 9, 2013
Mommy and Daddy
S Dunning
March 9, 2013
Mommy and Izaac
S Dunning
March 9, 2013
Mommy and Carletta
S Dunning
March 9, 2013
Us
S Dunning
March 9, 2013
Mommy
S Dunning
March 9, 2013
Mommy and Bran
S Dunning
March 9, 2013
Us
S Dunning
March 9, 2013
Our Queen
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
March 9, 2013
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
March 4, 2013
I miss you soo much mommy..Thanks for the dream lastnight I really needed that, I love you and even though you are not with me physically I know you are always there spirtually. I love you my Queen. Rest in Eternal Glory..
Breann Garbutt
February 28, 2013
I miss you sooooo much mommy! I can't stop thinking about you! I wish I could hold you one last time..
Mollie Brown
February 27, 2013
Rose my friend, my sister, my side kick. I knew from the very first day we met that we would be friends forever. You always had that motherly, sisterly spirit. You never raised your voice, I never saw you angry. You always knew the right things to say. You believed in second and third chances, you believed everyone deserved that. I learned a lot from you that I will cherish forever, I will never forget you. You were an angel here on earth, but now you have your wings. I will miss you dearly.
Chafane Robinson
February 27, 2013
It's hard to accept that your gone. I think of you all the time. The last time we spoke,you said honey i'll be alright,I love you. I miss you dearly.It's hard not to break down,when it comes to thinking of you.You were like a second mom to me.You call to comfort me when i lost my mom. I will always love and appreciate what you did for me and the girls.I'll love you forever and i can't wait to see you again.
Karen Reid-Bull
February 27, 2013
My sweet cousin Marie, I'm going to miss your loving, caring personality as well as your smiling face.. I have so much love for you :(.. To my little cousins I love you all and I pray god gives you comfort and help to ease the pain of losing a mom as time goes by.. May you find comfort in knowing she's with our God.
Steph Smith
February 27, 2013
My heart hurts auntie. Why did you have to leave us. I walk around sad and mopey only thinking that I will no longer be able to see you, hug you, laugh with you, hear you call me honey, or ask you for your clothes and shoes. I need to stay strong but I constantly break down. You truly opened your heart to me aunt and I truly love and appreciate every ounce of it. I ask you to be our guardian angels and help keep us strong especially Star. We love you with every part of our hearts auntie and nothing about you will ever be forgotten not a smile, laugh, sweet smell, clothes, shoes, hats, jokes or the love you showed us. You will forever be missed, until we meet again! Love you always my beautiful aunt.
Steffy
Atalie Lewis
February 27, 2013
Love You Cousin, See You Soon!!
Indira Cherrington
February 27, 2013
Petals you was like a mom to me I was able to talk to you about anything I love you and I miss you so much RI.P my love
Brandee Garbutt
February 26, 2013
I miss you, Mommy. I miss the conversations we had and I will miss sitting on your bed with you while you showed me all your new outfits and told me I can't have them. I miss your voice and I will miss hearing you telling me to get a pedicure(Which I never do). I will miss the way you laugh and make funny faces when I tell you something funny. I will miss going to lunch with you and sometimes tagging along with you and Lips just for free lunch. I will miss the way we bonded when I was teaching you sign language and I had to teach you the same sign over and over for you to finally remember. I will miss the way you signed "Please sign slow" which is the only sign you could remember after teaching you so many things. I will miss the way you always sneak up on me at night in the kitchen knowing I'm so jumpy. I will miss the love you had for my children. You've done so much for them, mommy.I am so blessed and I thank God he had given me someone so special. I love you and you will surely be missed!
Doreth Young-Flowers
February 26, 2013
In darkness,the beauty of stars and constellations will be admired all the more now because our dearest Rose Marie Garbutt is up there shining like a bright star. RIP Mar.
Mother and daughter
Brandee Garbutt
February 26, 2013
Mommy's Homegoing
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 26, 2013
Carla Robateau
February 26, 2013
Missing our chats. Who would have thought that we wouldn't be able to do that anymore. I LOVE YOU AUNTIE. ALWAYS.
For a Queen
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Mommy's Homegoing
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Mommy's Homegoing
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Mom's Homegoing
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Mommy's Homegoing
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Mommy 19 years old
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Mommy and the Twins
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Mommy and Lynn
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Mommy and Lynn
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Mommy's Birthday 2012
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Lena Pryor
February 25, 2013
One of the most awesome women I had the honor to meet and the honor to call Mom. As a teenager she taught me so much and disciplined me as if I was one of her own. Momma Marie you will truly be missed but never forgotten. I Love You Always
carletta Garbutt
February 25, 2013
We love n miss u soo much. When I wasn't listening to ur son something hit me n ur son son it was u...lol...I miss u ma
Mommy, Daddy and Sylviee
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
I love you mommy!
Starla Garbutt-Dunning
February 25, 2013
My Dearest Mommy,
I will miss the phone calls many times a day telling me that this is the last time you are going to call me yet you always called one last time. I will miss our biweekly lunches that we always had and the way we always needed to get away from Breann and Brandee because they wanted to join in on our time together (smile). I will miss our talks and our laughs. I will miss your beautiful face and smile; I will miss the way I stared at you while you slept and said to myself I have my mom's hands, or nose and figure. My heart is in so much pain and from the day that the Lord called you home I have been begging him to give you back. I look for you in my dreams; I talk to you every second of every minute of every hour of every day. Honestly, I do not know how I will make it without you. I constantly pray because you always told me that God never gives you more than you can bear; but I want you back mom, it seems so unfair. You used to say never question the work of the Lord but I must say this is hardest thing that I had to face in my entire 39 years on this earth. There is no question about it; God most definitely needed you more. Until we meet again my Queen.
Rest in eternal glory!
Your daughter Starla
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