Rose Mary Erselius (1 Aug 1926 - 19 Feb 2016)

In loving memory of Rose Mary Erselius who sadly passed away on 19th February 2016

Mum passed away peacefully in her sleep late afternoon on the 19th February. She had been suffering from pain in her knees and degenerating eyesight for many years which had kept her at home and prevented her from doing a lot of things she would have liked to. Late 2015, other conditions started appearing, difficulty in eating, chest pains, and just before Christmas she was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer that had spread to other parts of her body. The disease progressed very quickly, steadily depriving her of the little autonomy she had, and finally took her away just two months later. She didn’t like going to the doctor’s or the hospital and we can be thankful that she could stay at home all this time, mostly cared for by her children. The palliative treatment she received greatly improved her sense of wellbeing, relieving the physical suffering and allowing her to sleep better. She was fully aware all this time, as she told us all where she liked to keep things stored or the order she’d like things done. All her life she had been caring for others, and we will remember her as Mum or Nanny, looking after everyone’s different needs. She was practical and well organised person, who didn't like a fuss, and stayed the same until the end. We are thankful that she died surrounded by all her children, in the room she had shared with Dad since 1968 until his death in 2009.
As soon as she had been diagnosed, Saint Christopher’s Hospice took over the coordination of her care. They were kind, attentive and efficient and Mum greatly appreciated their help. She would have liked to see them being able to continue helping others in the same way. We invite anyone who would have liked to bring flowers, to donate the money to Saint Christopher’s Hospice instead.
If you would like to say something at the funeral, there will be a time allotted to this, but please let us know by Monday 29th February.
If you have any photos of Mum you would like to share with us, don’t hesitate to send them to us by email, or bring them along on Wednesday.
Thankyou for your support and friend ship at this time.