Tributes have been paid to woman, described as “a friend to all,” following her tragic passing in a house fire in Meigh over the weekend.
Rosaleen ‘Rosie’ Ward, who was in her 50s, died following a fire at her home in Bearna Park on Saturday morning, June 21.
A funeral notice described her as the beloved daughter of the late Bernie and Bridget Ward, as well as a much loved daughter, sister, auntie and motherly figure to all her nieces and nephews.
“A friend to all.”
Her funeral arrangements are expected to be announced later.
A poignant poem to accompany the notice read:
‘Gone from us that smiling face,
The cheerful pleasant ways,
The heart that won so many friends,
A life made beautiful by kindly deeds,
A helping hand for everyones’ needs.
A beautiful life comes to an end,
She died as she lived,
Everyone’s friend.’
Tributes have been shared online for a “lovely woman” who had so much time for people.
One tribute read: “Rosie was a great woman who, when living in [Ballymena], enjoyed creative friendships with everyone. A caring heart and a loving mother, sister, and aunt, Rosie will be sorely missed by her immediate and surrounding family.”
Family and friends have spoken of their personal heartbreak and the void Rosie’s passing will leave in their lives.
May she Rest in Peace.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the fire at approximately 8.40am on Saturday, but sadly Rosie was was pronounced dead at the scene.
A young male was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers are continuing to conduct enquiries into the cause of the fire and are appealing to anyone who may have footage that could assist with the investigation, to contact detectives and refrain from sharing online.”
