We regret to inform you of the passing of Rosemary WARD (née Bradley RIP) Died 17th May 2024 peacefully at her home, 31 Wild Forest Lane, Tollymore, Newcastle BT31 9HS surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly beloved wife and soulmate of the late Hugh Ward. Devoted mother to her nine children and their partners – Hugh-Paul, Brendan, Donal, Brian, Roisin, Eamonn, Ciaran, Caitriona, Patrick and her twenty-five grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Rosemary will be sorely missed by all those who knew her, both here and in San Diego where she resided for many years, especially her brothers Paidin, Don and sister Caitriona.

Her remains will leave her late residence on Monday 20th May 2024 at 9.15am for 10.00am funeral mass in The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Newcastle. Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Bryansford.

The family ask that her home remain strictly private.