Rosie was always a dedicated and ferociously hard working teacher, who commanded respect in the classroom with the quietest of voices.  Her students remember her with affection and with a realisation of the value that she gave to them.  It was a privilege to work with her, but even more so, to have her as a friend, especially during the last months of her life.  She battled her illness with unfailing fortitude, courage and humour.  Her sharp mind and acute observations made her always a pleasure in conversation. She steered her comments and views away from herself, listening intently to whoever she was talking to.  She valued her independence, even when it seemed almost impossible that she could retain it. I will miss her dreadfully.