Rosie Wells
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Just to let everyone know that my wife, Rosie, died this evening.
Rosie was the manager and founder of the Armadale Website which incorporates the webpages of both the West Lothian Archaeology Group and the West Lothian Archaeological Trust of which she was a co-founder and also our KAP pages.
In the field, she was an enthusiastic kite aerial photographer
and, as a former teacher, loved working with children.
Over the last few years, Rosie continued flying kites despite considerable pain and discomfort from her advancing cancer and repeated treatments.
West Lothian Archaeology Group members Heidi Walker, James Gentles, Kieran Baxter, Rosie and John at Kieran's MSc presentation in Dundee. August 2012
Happy times. -
John, Our prayers are with you and your family. Celebrate the joyous moments among sad.
Fly high.
Jim -
Very sorry to hear your sad news. I have visited her website several times.
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Positive thoughts go you're way today. Very sorry for your loss.
Mike. -
Dedicated to Rosie.
I flew today and thought of you both. -
Our family offers great sympathy and prayers for your loss. We are really comprised of just our memories and experiences and feelings of those we touch - and we hope you have that from Rosie for as long as you may live. Her spirit will remain with you, no doubt.
"Life is a bridge between the great eternities"
Augustus McCrea - Lonesome Dove -
Oh my gosh. I am so sorry for you John. A great partner is such a blessing and a partner that shares your interests is so so rare. I too will dedicate some kite time to you both and I hope that your and her spirits will continue to soar.
Peace. -
For John and Rosie - fly high.
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John-
So sorry for your loss....I had no idea.... but you must march on, with all the innovative work you are doing, and you and
Rosie have done.
Rosie's in the sky; with diamonds,
My best,
Paul -
Thank you everyone.
Despite having been in bed in hospital for more than a week, one of the last things that Rosie said to daughter Heidi was that she had had a busy day with me and was looking down on the kites. She was in a happy place for her last two weeks.
That's where kites take us ;o)
http://www.armadale.org.uk/
An uplifting song from our first year together: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxV-TIn2Kqo&feature=youtu.be Skip any adverts that may appear. -
John, sincere condolences from Zaandijk, The Netherlands. Since I lost my mom to the same decease in 2010 I know how you feel and how difficult it is. My thoughts are with you. That Rosie may rest in peace and be able to look down at us nutty folks with a big smile on her face.
With warm regards,
Ramon -
Very sorry to hear this, John, and I hope you all who are left recover soon enough.
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http://www.armadale.org.uk/rosieobit.htm
On Saturday, Rosie's ashes were scattered on, and over, Cairnpapple Hill with the aid of one of her kites.
Her ashes were released using one of the original timing techniques........ a fuse. -
Sorry for your loss. It does bring a touch of happiness in such a difficult time to know that you honored her by using kites.
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Wonderful farewell
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