Rosie passed away on the evening of May 10th 2012 after an illness which she bore with grace.

This site was originally set up to keep Rosie's friends updated in the final months of her illness (please click here for posts from April, and here for posts from May). The comments left by friends and family during those weeks, as well as emails sent, gave her much joy and strength.

Below are links to additional sites in memory of Rosie which you may wish to visit:

- To make a charity donation in memory of Rosie, please click here

- For readings and music from Rosie's service, please click here

- To view pictures of Rosie, please click here (you may send additional ones to the email below, which I can upload)

- To share your memories of Rosie or to make tributes, please click here

I will make occasional posts when sites are updated, or to report back on donations. If you wish to receive these, please enter your email address under the "follow by email" dialogue box and click 'submit'.

Aleyn Smith-Gillespie

aleyn@alum.mit.edu

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Rosie has been sleeping peacefully most of the last few days. She has still enjoyed listening to gentle music - Pavarotti, Chabuca Granda, and various italian favourites (Mamma, Volare, and others). We have also been reading to her a bit, as well as some singing. Though she seems to sleep through most of this, I think she can hear at least some of it, and enjoys it.

A couple of days ago she really enjoyed eating some mango that Robbie and Yuying brought over from home (lots if "mmmm's"!) This was nice to see as she hasn't eaten since then.

Rosie has signalled to me that she isn't in any pain and is comfortable. She is always being well cared for, and we have been accompanying her overnight as well.

Thanks again for the several messages of support and wishes you have been sending, which I have conveyed to Rosie. I often tell her that all her friends are thinking of her, and I know she appreciates it.

Aleyn

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