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Rossie was my best friend. She was one of the first people we met when we came to live in Newhall Green. She was instrumental in me joining Fillongley singers and Mothers' Union, both of which have been a joy in my life. Coffee in the kitchen at Old Hall farm and lunches at Sandy Lane, where she and Bob were so kind to me when Derek was Ill and later too. Her Christian faith shone through all she said and did. She is sadly missed. Pauline
Rossie, such a beautiful lady we were very lucky to have had the pleasure to care for, you are missed by all at St Joseph's Rossie, with love to your amazing caring family, love Emma & all the girls on Jade wing x
It was 1989 and I was a young Kiwi girl arriving in the UK on my overseas farming working holiday I couldn’t have been more blessed or fortunate to have been selected to live and work for Bob & Rossie at Old Hall Farm. Bob & Rossie opened their home and made me feel just so welcome. During my 5 months with them, I had some wonderful experiences and made a lot of fantastic memories, that I still carry with me today. I still recall having lots of laughs around the kitchen table at both Old Hall and Rosemead often referring to them as my northern hemisphere parents. God bless Bob & Rossie. To Richard, Liz, Helen & Maggie and families, my love and thoughts are with your all today.
Carol Ussher
Of course I've known Rossie all my life but never really got to know her, the good and interesting character she was until I came to Denmark. We, Knud and I, experienced very hospitable visits both at Old Hall Farm and Fillongley. Over here, both she and Bob were always pleasant, jolly and ready to try anything. She took to ' fish and snaps' like a fish takes to water. Happy and loving memories will remain. Friendship and love improve life, they make you more human; they lift you above yourself. Knud & Jean (a Lincoln cousin)
I have been a total stranger coming to this Country more than seven years ago, when I was immediately welcomed to a home. This home was of Bob and Rossie. They took me in and welcomed me as a daughter, not just a guest. They were the gift of God to me, they were as parents to me. Rossie and Bob were very generous, hospitable and kind. They made me feel at ease and at home from first time I stepped into their home. Rossie, i will miss your sense of humour, your smile, your caring nature, your great food and your light spirit. I witnessed in you a great wife, great mother, great grandmother and a great woman of God. You feared Him and served Him with endless loving heart. You taught me how to grow tomato, this also says you are a great farmer :) Surely, I will miss you very much. Yet, I know that you have left a legacy that will continue until we meet again. Sahar
Rossie was a wonderful person who worked so hard for her church, her community and her family. I first met Rossie when she showed me round the parish when I first arrived, taking me to some of the farms and to Rowleys. Rossie was an active part of the Mothers Union, and Fillongley Show. In the church I remember Rossie most for the way she planned and led the home groups that met in the parish. She was always happy and there was always a mug of proper tea available in Rosemead. I have many happy memories of this truly Christian Lady. My only regret is that we can't receive her into her church to celebrate her life with all those who knew her. May she now rest in peace with Bob and may they both rise in glory.
Revd Ian Kennedy, former Rector
Rossie and Bob were a wonderful partnership. They loved each other deeply and looked after each other throughout their long lives. Rossie created a happy home and together they created a strong Christian family which lives on.Rossie was always cheerful, positive and welcoming, open to new ideas and new adventures. She bore her long final illness with dignity and quiet acceptance. We are privileged to have had her as a sister-in-law.
Liz and Keith
We will always remember Rossie for her kindness, her patience and her caring temperament. She lived her steadfast Christian faith by daily example, her gentle demeanour and smile would brighten the room. It is testament to Bob and Rossie’s loving family life that their children and grandchildren are all growing in their images -in the very best way they’re chips off the old blocks! Celia
We wanted to add our particular memories of Rossie during our time in Fillongley 2000 to 2007. When I arrived as Rector of both Corley and Fillongley, we experienced the greatest warmth of welcome from Bob and Rossie. Rossie was a wonderful host; someone who you could drop into at any time and take refuge from the angst of the world. She combined a deep spiritual life with that practical, no-nonsense down-to-earth practicality. Cherry, coming from farming stock herself, understood this straight away. We loved the charm and the atmosphere of the family home, made real by Rossie's delightful hospitality. She was one of those persons who 'made a difference'; M.A.D in the right sense of the word!! We praise and thank God for her life that was excited by her relationship with God, who made people welcome into the family of the church and drew others into fellowship with Jesus. Rossie did grasp the essence of Proverbs 3:3, 'Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.'
Nick and Cherry
R Rossie always made sure she gave us ‘Right Royal Hospitality” every time we went to Old Hall Farm or to Rosemead. There was always a huge joint of meat and an even bigger lump of cheese.
O Over the years Rossie’s love of her family has shone through with her being a wonderful Mother and Grandmother to you all and a friend and mentor to us all - her extended family.
S Service to her Church with Bob and the community on all the committees and the work she was dedicated to. Rossie’s influence will be very much missed by everyone who came into contact with her.
S Selflessness. Describes Rossie’s attitude to life both in her personal relationships at home. in her work, and, in fact, in all she did. Everyone came before herself.
I Inspired help given to her friends in good times and bad. We certainly appreciated it and we will definitely miss her wisdom and advice.
E Extraordinary love for her faith and so she was a Christian in the fullest sense of the word. Rossie lived by her beliefs throughout her life, making her one of the most wonderful people we have known.
Pat and Mariae
Remembering (Auntie) Rossie is both a sad and a happy exercise. Memories so often include busy celebrations where she (ably assisted by offspring) catered for the 5000. At Old Hall farm there was always a spare place at the table and a cup of tea on the way.
Rossie had a lovely smile and chuckle and as a child I have to confess that I was always particularly glad to experience them because (whisper) auntie Rossie was just a little bit scary if she was cross with you! I imagine that she was a fair but formidable magistrate. No messing around in her court!
We will always remember her kindness having us over for a lovely Christmas the year dad (Graham) died and the fun days by the sea in Anglesey.
Lots of love, Cathy, Gideon and Liz (The hungry Hodges)
Rossie, what can I say about a wonderful lady so warm so welcoming & happy, she was like a second mum to me for a while of which I shall always be grateful, each week she would fine me a different job to do around the house decorating the very large living room being a chippy or sparkie & lots more!
Rossie was a very special lady with a heart of gold, she definitely made the world a much better place,
Love always Gill B-D
I first met Rossie at James Orton’s 18th Birthday Party in company with Bob, Keith and Lizzie, we all hit it off from the word go, and then of course we became in laws after Gill and I tied the knot. We met on many occasion over the years, I always found her to be highly intelligent, very measured when she weighed up problems and when giving her opinion. Her personality was warm, cheerful, and always welcoming. Gill and I had many wonderful visits with them when they were at the farm and afterwards when they were living in retirement. We had some wonderful holidays with them, some that come to mind, when 16 of us spent 4 days in Paris for Gill’s 60th in October 1998, another that springs to mind was our large family and friends group who went to Bruges for my 70th., where we got a real soaking. The last holiday that we had as a foursome was in May 2015 when we did the cruise around the British Isles on the “Marko Polo”, we had a wonderful time together, Rossie and I used to walk a mile around the ship every day. Rossie was a real lady, I will miss her smile, I had wonderful times with her and Bob, and will always miss them both, it was a privilege to have had her for a sister in law. My condolences to Richard, Helen, Liz, and Maggie in their sad loss.
Kind Regards from Michael McLoughlin and James Orton
We were so sad to hear about Rossie. Both Bob and Rossie were always so kind and calm and somehow that spread to those who were around them. I will never forget how kind Bob and Ros were to me when I was living in Birmingham. On a bad day (and there were many!) I would escape to Old Hall with Pete and Wigs as a taxi. Ros would make up the ' big bed' and she would say 'it's all alright dearie' and it really was! After an hour or two everything was OK in the world. That generosity of spirit has grown in the Windridge children and grandchildren and great grandchildren!! That is evident in the love and support shown to both Bob and Ros in their later years by their family and friends. We will remember Ros as a kind, generous and latterly courageous lady who faced life's trials with great strength and a generous sprinkle of humour! We will be thinking about you all tomorrow and thereafter and remembering Rossie. Love to you all xxx Chrissy, Bri and Cerys xxx
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