McCARTHY, Rosemary Agnes “Rosie” (née McGuane)

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Born on January 27, 1940. Passed away on 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

Service: Friday July 1, 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.

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  1. 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 family

    Colleen O’Shannassy June 23 2022 10:47 am
  2. 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.

    Alison Cartwright June 23 2022 1:47 pm
  3. 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.

    Geraldine Bateman June 23 2022 3:53 pm
  4. 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

    Jock Brady June 23 2022 4:28 pm
  5. 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.

    Catherine O'Loughlin June 23 2022 6:43 pm
  6. 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

    Ros Monaghan June 23 2022 7:07 pm
  7. 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.
    xxxx

    Arduina and Graham Homburg June 23 2022 7:25 pm
  8. 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 & Family

    Gerard Harrington June 23 2022 7:58 pm
  9. 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

    Jan Murnane June 23 2022 9:09 pm
  10. So sad to hear the passing of Rosie Deepest sympathy to all the family

    Alice doyle June 23 2022 9:19 pm
  11. 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 x

    Sally Montano June 23 2022 9:28 pm
  12. 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.

    Danny Barber June 24 2022 9:07 am
  13. 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.x

    Maree HUNT June 24 2022 10:08 am
  14. 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

    Domenic Miraglia June 24 2022 10:28 am
  15. 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. XX

    Rest in Peace.

    Connie, Craig and Samara

    Connie Miraglia June 24 2022 1:10 pm
  16. 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 .

    Judy Jackson June 24 2022 3:03 pm
  17. So sorry to hear love to Jack and the McCarthy family Janine and Craig DeBaere

    Janine and Craig DeBaere June 24 2022 4:11 pm
  18. Deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts to
    Jack and all of Rosie’s wonderful family and
    her many friends-The Robb family

    Glenda Robb June 24 2022 4:12 pm
  19. Dear Jack and family so sorry to hear of Rosie’s passing our thoughts are with you all Eric and Eva Hay

    Eva Hay June 24 2022 7:58 pm
  20. 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 xx

    Faye Fox June 24 2022 9:40 pm
  21. 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

    Leon assadi June 24 2022 11:14 pm
  22. 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

    Cath Dawson June 25 2022 8:15 am
  23. 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 families

    Amelia Cole June 25 2022 10:14 am
  24. 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)

    Janelle Oates June 25 2022 12:24 pm
  25. 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

    Carole Jones June 25 2022 2:44 pm
  26. 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.

    Leanne Monaghan June 25 2022 5:59 pm
  27. 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.

    Olivia Boylan June 26 2022 4:09 pm
  28. 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.

    Kevin Mary Russell June 26 2022 5:36 pm
  29. Deepest sympathy to jack and family on the passing of Rosie. Great memories from many years ago. Phil , Judy and family

    Phil Forssman June 26 2022 6:11 pm
  30. 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 family

    Joanne Lynch June 26 2022 6:58 pm
  31. 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

    Judith Melville June 26 2022 9:00 pm
  32. 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 .

    Majella Morrissy June 27 2022 8:46 am
  33. 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 💐💕🙏

    Bernadette Nolan June 27 2022 9:17 am
  34. 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

    Ann Westwood June 27 2022 1:57 pm
  35. 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.

    Mary Doran June 27 2022 3:33 pm
  36. 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 Mahoney

    Bernie Mahoney June 27 2022 4:17 pm
  37. 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

    Dianne Hutchinson June 27 2022 7:33 pm
  38. Deepest sympathy to the McCarthy and McGuane families, one of Colac’s treasures at rest.

    Marg Parsons June 27 2022 10:10 pm
  39. 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 Sunny

    Rod Cartwright June 28 2022 5:22 am
  40. 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 Rose

    Jim and Janine O'Brien June 28 2022 11:02 am
  41. 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.

    Phyllis McDonald June 28 2022 4:19 pm
  42. 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 family

    Courtney McLennan June 28 2022 9:58 pm
  43. 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 28/6/22

    Melinda Nunn June 28 2022 11:11 pm
  44. 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

    Peter Crowe June 29 2022 9:40 am
  45. Thinking for all the McCarthy’s and their extended family at this sad time. May you rest in peace Rosie.

    Rachael & Mick Baker June 29 2022 9:52 am
  46. 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.

    Pat and Marita O'Shea June 29 2022 11:56 am
  47. To Justin, Damien and Families, Deepest Sympathy on the Passing of your Mother, you are in our thoughts at this sad time.

    Shayne & Leanne Hondow June 29 2022 1:42 pm
  48. Thinking of Jack and family at this time my deepest sympathies to all
    Maree Finnigan

    Maree Finnigan June 29 2022 5:04 pm
  49. 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 🌹🌹

    Nola McGuane June 29 2022 8:16 pm
  50. 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. 💕🌹

    Geraldyne Gordon June 30 2022 12:26 pm
  51. 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.

    Elaine & Alex Bell June 30 2022 12:50 pm
  52. 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.

    Mark Sherry June 30 2022 2:11 pm
  53. 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 xx

    Caroline Wilson June 30 2022 3:16 pm
  54. 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

    Marie Parker June 30 2022 6:39 pm
  55. 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 xx

    Natalie Long July 1 2022 8:46 am
  56. Condolences to Rosie’s family on her sad passing. A long time neighbour to me at Bullock Swamp.
    Don Bayne

    Angus Bayne July 1 2022 9:47 am
  57. 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
    Queensland

    Colleen OShannassy July 1 2022 11:57 am
  58. 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

    Tim McGuane July 1 2022 12:03 pm
  59. 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 OShannassy

    Colleen OShannassy July 1 2022 12:08 pm
  60. 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 xx

    Jayne Jennings July 1 2022 12:20 pm
  61. 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 🌷

    Paul Millar July 1 2022 6:22 pm
  62. 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.

    Pat Sheedy July 2 2022 5:08 pm
  63. 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 Hodge

    Bryson Hodge July 2 2022 6:57 pm
  64. Deepest 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 families

    Kay McKay July 3 2022 3:20 pm

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