Lilian Mabel Rosevear
Saint Olaves Cemetery, Don Devonport
DEATH
ROSEVEAR – On August 13, at her residence, Oldaker Street, Devonport, Lilian Mabel, beloved wife of Thomas Rosevear, in her 41st year. Interment private.
The Advocate 14th August 1925
The death took place last evening at her husband’s residence, Devonport, of Mrs. Thomas Rosevear after a short but acute illness. The deceased lady was 41 years of age, and mother of five children – four boys and a girl, ranging from 6 to 17 years of age. Her death will come as a shock to a wide circle of friends as she always enjoyed robust health and was most popular, being of a happy disposition. For some years she had been organist for St. John’s Church of England choir, was a member of the Mothers’ Union, and always took an active part in the social work of the church, being one of the most prominent workers at fairs and socials. Deceased was born at Longford, and had been a resident of Devonport for many years. She was the eldest daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Sutton, of Lyttelton Street, Launceston, and sister of Mr. H. E. Sutton, of the literary staff of “The Examiner”. Her eldest son, Harold, who recently took up an appointment at the headquarters of the Massey Harris Company at Melbourne, is expected to arrive by the steamer Oonah this morning. The interment will take place this afternoon, and will be of private character.
The Advocate 14th August 1925
Thomas Rosevear
Saint Olaves Cemetery, Don Devonport
DEATH
ROSEVEAR – On December 11, 1944, at his residence, 39 Esplanade, Devonport, Thomas, loving husband of Valerie Marie Rosevear, aged 63 years. “At rest.”
The Advocate 12th December 1944
FUNERAL
ROSEVEAR – The funeral of the late Thomas Rosevear is appointed to leave his late residence, 39 Esplanade, Devonport, To-morrow (Wednesday, December 13), at 3 p.m., for interment in the Don Church of England Cemetery. Haslock and Gillard.
The Advocate 12th December 1944
Obituary
Late Mr. T. Rosevear
A large cortege followed the remains of the late Mr. Thomas Rosevear, of Devonport, to their last resting-place on Wednesday. Chief mourners were the sons, Messrs. Harold and Alan Rosevear, brothers, Messrs. Frank (Rosevears), James (Devonport) and Richard (Launceston), nephews, Messrs. Max and Neil Frith Rosevear (Launceston). Carriers were Messrs. E. Moon, R. Rooney, P. Mulligan and C. Weller. The last rites were read by Rev. R. B. Cranswick. Among the many wreaths were tokens from manageress and staff Star Theatre, Rosevear and Burn Pty., Launceston, Johnstone and Wilmot, St. John’s Vestry and Sunday school, Duncan Loane Pty., J. P. Sullivan and Sons (Devonport), Toc H, Devonport, Agricultural Department, and members of the District War Agricultural Committee. Mr. Rosevear was born at Rosevears 63 years ago, being a member of a pioneer family. Across the river at Windermere there is an Anglican Church, the centenary of which was celebrated recently, and it was recorded that during that time it had had as members of the vestry four generations of the Rosevear family. Mr. Rosevear went to Devonport some 34 years ago, and after a period as a machinery traveller, he entered business on the waterfront. For some years he had been a fruit merchant. He was associated with many activities, including water sport, and in his young days was a good oarsman. For some years he was assistant secretary of the Show Society. He leaves two sons and one daughter (Sgt. Zillah Rosevear, of the W.A.A.F.) by a former marriage, and a widow and two young children by a second marriage. Two sons Geoff and Lance were on H.M.A.S. Sydney when the vessel disappeared in the Indian Ocean. Lance won distinction in the battle in the Mediterranean when the Sydney sank the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni, and Geoff was awarded the D.S.M. for special skill and courage.
The Advocate 16th December 1944