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Thread #118225 Message #2578909
Posted By: GUEST,Chris Drinkwater
01-Mar-09 - 08:01 PM
Thread Name: Obit: Rosie Turner-Bisset - 31 Jan 2009
Subject: RE: Obit: Rosie Turner-Bisset - 31 Jan 2009
Rosie was cremated on friday 27th February in the afternoon, near Reading. It was a lovely humanist service, excellently led by the celebant Clare, with contributions from myself and members of Rosie's family. As we entered the chapel, Rosie could be heard singing the song The Bold Dragoon, taken from a recording made in the Ship Inn, Blaxhall Suffolk, in 1973, when she was just 23 years old, featuring various local singers, and subsequently released as an LP record. Over 50 people attended her funeral, including family, friends and members of Windsor and Rockhopper Morris, who came in kit and danced at the wake afterwards, which was held in a nearby pub, called The Crown. Musicians were encouraged to bring their instruments and, after the buffet, we had a lovely session, playing some of Rosie's favourite tunes. Despite the nature and sadness of the occasion, it was a really jolly and special event, and just the kind of send off Rosie would have wanted. My thanks, again, to everyone who came to pay their last respects and for all the lovely cards and kind words of condolence that I and her family have received since her death.