Rose Maria Gibson

Rose Maria Gibson (10 Apr 1938 - 26 Jul 2017)

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Amber Valley Memorial Park Crematorium Derby Road Swanwick DE55 1BH
Date
10th Aug 2017
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Pinxton Village Hall Kirkstead Road Pinxton NG16 6NA
Date
10th Aug 2017
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In loving memory of Rose Maria Gibson who sadly passed away on 26th July 2017

Our mam, Rose Maria Gibson (née Bell) was born on 10 April 1938 to Theodore Leslie Bell and Ngan Hoi Jung in Hong Kong. At the age of 18 months she lost her mother to TB and less than two years later, was orphaned when her father was killed during the Second World War in occupied Hong Kong, whilst aiding a wounded priest.

At the age of four, severely malnourished, Rose was found by the British Red Cross. From there she was placed in the care of the Diocesan Girls Boarding School in Hong Kong. With the exception of one aunt, she never had the love or acceptance from her blood relatives. Instead, her family consisted of a small group of peers in a similar situation who became lifelong friends.

At the age of fifteen, Rose met a young soldier from the 'Dorset' regiment named Ronald Gibson. They met whilst bathing on Repulse Bay and fell in love. They married some three years later in Hong Kong.

A new life started in Pinxton, Derbyshire. Once living on Alfred Street, Rose and Ron started a family in 1959. Simon was the first of five children, followed by Paul, Marian, Jim and Alison. Family was everything to our mam and dad. Our childhood was filled with love, adventure and joy.

Sadly, we lost Dad in December 2004 and life changed for Mam. Although she missed Dad everyday, she devoted her love and time to her children and grandchildren.

In March 2017, Rose was diagnosed with cancer. She underwent treatment, remaining mentally and spiritually strong throughout, though physically weakened. She was determined that she would go on holiday to Dorset in July. Devastatingly for her family, it would be her last holiday. The one comforting thought is that she saw Weymouth for the last time, a place that held happy memories for her and Dad. Our Mam passed away with her family by her side, knowing that she was dearly loved and will be adored forever. We take comfort in the knowledge that she is now with our dear Dad, her one and only love.

Thanks Mam and Dad for the love you gave us and left behind. We wouldn't change you for all the tea in China (mam's saying).

Rae Gibson donated £10 in memory of Rose

Since you died there isn't a day that has gone past where I haven't thought about you. I will have the constant regret of not seeing you as much as I could've but the time we did spend together I will cherish for the rest of my life ❤️
Thankyou Mammar for taking me to different cities and allowing me to see more places than I would've without you and I'm so glad I got to see these places with a wonderful woman like you.
Eating Chinese at may sum will never be the same without you filling your plate to the top and reminding me to eat my greens!
I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for me, from I was a baby to a teenager and though our lives did get busy, I made time to go out shopping with my precious grandma and you made time to spend time with me too ❤️
I'm saddened that you're gone. The one thing that is comforting me now is that you're being looked after by grandad which now, I know is all you wanted. You gave so much to everybody, whether it was ur family, friends, charities and even big issue people and now it's our chance to give back to you (even though you'd probably never accept it)
I love and miss you so much xx

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  • Ahh Rae , that's beautiful , she loved her days out with you x x x

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Rae Gibson wrote

Since you died there isn't a day that has gone past where I haven't thought about you. I will have the constant regret of not seeing you as much as I could've but the time we did spend together I will cherish for the rest of my life ❤️
Thankyou Mammar for taking me to different cities and allowing me to see more places than I would've without you and I'm so glad I got to see these places with a wonderful woman like you.
Eating Chinese at may sum will never be the same without you filling your plate to the top and reminding me to eat my greens!
I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for me, from I was a baby to a teenager and though our lives did get busy, I made time to go out shopping with my precious grandma and you made time to spend time with me too ❤️
I'm saddened that you're gone. The one thing that is comforting me now is that you're being looked after by grandad which now, I know is all you wanted. You gave so much to everybody, whether it was ur family, friends, charities and even big issue people and now it's our chance to give back to you (even though you'd probably never accept it)
I love and miss you so much xx

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Rae Gibson wrote

Since you died there isn't a day that has gone past where I haven't thought about you. I will have the constant regret of not seeing you as much as I could've but the time we did spend together I will cherish for the rest of my life ❤️
Thankyou Mammar for taking me to different cities and allowing me to see more places than I would've without you and I'm so glad I got to see these places with a wonderful woman like you.
Eating Chinese at may sum will never be the same without you filling your plate to the top and reminding me to eat my greens!
I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for me, from I was a baby to a teenager and though our lives did get busy, I made time to go out shopping with my precious grandma and you made time to spend time with me too ❤️
I'm saddened that you're gone. The one thing that is comforting me now is that you're being looked after by grandad which now, I know is all you wanted. You gave so much to everybody, whether it was ur family, friends, charities and even big issue people and now it's our chance to give back to you (even though you'd probably never accept it)
I love and miss you so much xx

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Walter & Avril Satterthwaite donated £40 in memory of Rose

In memory of a lovely person

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  • Thank you both so much x x x

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Walter & Avril Satterthwaite donated £40 in memory of Rose

In memory of a lovely person

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Adam Gibson donated £10 in memory of Rose

You were most definitely the most kind and warming person I have ever known, as well in equal amounts sassy, and humours.

I remember you constantly smuggling money into my pockets without me knowing so I could buy sweets, much to my dads annoyance, and whenever he called you out for it you would just tell him to be quiet. I could continue to write for hours sharing stories like this about her.

I still wear the necklace you gave me when I was 13, and I will continue to forever.

What I would do to have another Rosie Gibson Spag Bol before a Derby match.

I hope you are happy and will love you always.

Adam x

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  • So glad you have happy memories of her, Adam. We'll continue to share them when we meet up for family meals etc. She loved hearing news about you (and all the grandchildren) and was so proud of you all. X

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Tracy Monk wrote

Rose was one of the kindest and most genuine people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Her family was her world and that was evident at her funeral. There was love pouring out of that room and a family so strong and united would make her and Ron proud. For that reason, she was more rich than anybody and had the dedication and love that money cannot buy.
At Rons funeral, Rose took my hand and said, "I loved Ron that much that if I only had a tent to live in, so long as he was by my side I would be happy"... How beautiful and rare in such a materialistic world. Such a pure and genuine love for her husband and such love and dedication to her children. She was selfless in every way.
The day Rose passed was such a sad day as the world lost a special person.
May god bless you and Ron.

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  • Lovely tribute, Tray. She used to say things like that about dad all the time. I truly believe she's with him but I don't think she realised how desperately sad we would be without her. X

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Christine Cleaver donated £20 in memory of Rose

Much love from the Burtons & Cleavers

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  • Thank you so much ! x x x

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Lara Chambers donated £10 in memory of Rose
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Lara Chambers donated £10 in memory of Rose

For Rose. Always smiling Xx

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  • Thank you for this , she was wasn't she ? x x x

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John and Anna Huskinson donated £10 in memory of Rose

In memory of beautiful Rose xxx

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John and Anna Huskinson donated £10 in memory of Rose

Rose was beautiful inside and out, she treated Poppy as one of her own, love and thoughts to all her family xxx

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  • Thank you so much both of you , happy memories x x x

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Elaine Lee donated £10 in memory of Rose

Rose was a lovely cheerful lady that I've known for many years, she would always stop to have a chat in the street or on the bus, she will be sadly missed in pinxton

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  • Thank you , i love to hear people say they met her on the bus etc , so lovely x x x

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annoymous annoymous donated £20 in memory of Rose

a lovely kind lady, sadly missed xxx

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annoymous annoymous donated £20 in memory of Rose

a lovely kind lady, sadly missed xxx

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  • Thank you , that's really kind of you x x

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annoymous annoymous wrote

a lovely kind woman, sadly missed xxx

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Cheryl Wright donated £10 in memory of Rose
lynne stewart donated £20 in memory of Rose

Dear Auntie Rose,may you rest in peace.Love from Lynne and Pam.xx

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  • Thank you Lynne and Pam , so good to see you both x x x

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Keith Wells donated £20 in memory of Rose
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Anonymous Anonymous wrote

We did a count up of how many Gibsons may have had Alzheimer's and laughed at idea that giving to the Alhheimers society was like paying into a Gibsons insurance scheme. A funny, highly intelligent, lovely woman. Sadly missed.x

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Simon Gibson wrote

You told me you wouldn't swap me for all the tea in China. I would give all the tea in the world to have you back.
Love always, Sime xxxxxx

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Simon Gibson wrote

You told me you wouldn't swap me for all the tea in China. I would give all the tea in the world to have you back.

Love always, Sime xxxxxx

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Simon Gibson donated £10 in memory of Rose

You told me you wouldn't swap me for all the tea in China. I would give all the tea in the world to have you back. Love always, Sime xxxxxx

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  • I've so many loving, and mostly hilarious, memories of your mum Sime. She was a lovely lady and is going to missed by you all so very much. Keith

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  • Thank you Keith , precious memories x x x

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  • Cheers keith .The love, humour and generosity was so natural with her

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Charlotte Nicholls donated £15 in memory of Rose
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Charlotte Nicholls donated £15 in memory of Rose

Rosie had one of the biggest hearts I've ever known. She welcomed us into her family with open arms right from the very start. Oliver, Heather and I were never 'step' - to her we were simply more grandchildren.

Later, she welcomed my partner James with just as much openness and warmth, (even though for the first year she had him confused with my gay friend Liam despite many explanations).

We miss you Rosie. Your humor, your love, and your warm and kind spirit. Rest in peace.

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  • Thank you Sweetheart , she loved you both tons x x x

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Georgia Turner donated £10 in memory of Rose

I'll Love and miss you forever xxx

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  • And she will you my darling x x x

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Margaret Robinson donated £10 in memory of Rose
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Joanne Gibson wrote

A lady with the warmest of hearts who will be sadly missed by many. She will always be remembered fondly. Love from Jo, Darryl & Pat xxx

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  • Thank you Joanne , lovely words x x

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Joanne Gibson donated £10 in memory of Rose
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Rose Maria Gibson My beautiful mama, one in a million and im so proud to be your family ❤️ I will love and miss you forever xxx

My beautiful mama, one in a million and im so proud to be your family ❤️ I will love and miss you forever xxx

Wedding photo of mam and dad, 17 March 1956.

Wedding photo of mam and dad, 17 March 1956.

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