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(Kavanagh) July 29, 1936 – January 19, 2025.
elevated M0SUj Visitation
Sunday, January 26, 2025 from 4 – 8 p.m.
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated M0SUj Funeral Mass
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Section 21
elevated M0SUj Obituary
elevated M0SUj With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Rose Marie (Marie) Lawless (Kavanagh), surrounded by her loving family, on January 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 29, 1936, in Scotch Lake, Nova Scotia, Rose Marie was the eldest of six children to William Joseph Kavanagh and Annie McInnis (both deceased). She is survived by her siblings Evelyn and Gerry. She is predeceased by her siblings, Joe, Delores, and Cecilia, and her beloved husband, Roy Lawless (Mookie), with whom she shared 69 loving years. Marie will be deeply missed by her eight children: Terry (Gary), Cathy (Camille), Dianne (Jeff, deceased), Donna (John, deceased), Mary-Leigh (Diego, deceased), Lorraine (Mike), Paula (Enzo), Michael (Tammy), and loving niece Judy (Jim). She was affectionately known as “Gramma” or “Mee-Ma” to her 27 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Before dedicating her life to raising her family, Rose Marie worked in the office at Hershey Chocolate and as a telephone operator at Bell Canada. Her selfless, unconditional love, and strong faith guided her family through life’s joys and challenges. Rose Marie’s love for travel took her to many destinations, including the US, Switzerland, Romania, France, Italy, and Spain, always alongside her husband, Mookie. She cherished summer getaways with her family to Blue Mountain and Wasaga Beach, singing and harmonizing with her sisters, and baking her famous lemon meringue pie and homemade fudge. Saturday nights were game nights for many years at the Lawless residence. Marie’s competitive side surfaced winning many ping pong challenges against Mookie. Marie loved watching her favourite sports teams, The Toronto Maple Leaf’s and The Toronto Blue Jays with Mookie and her grandson Stephen. Marie’s caregivers, including Nurse Practitioner Irene Cilla, Nurse Relia and caretakers Carla, Jean, and Claire, who made daily visits to their home and became like family. Special gratitude is also extended to all who showed compassionate care at Baycrest Hospital. Please join us in remembering Rose Marie’s love, laughter, and legacy, and as Mookie described her as his “Angel.”
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honour of Rose Marie Lawless can be made to ShareLife
Rose Marie, your smile speaks of the great joy of Eternal happiness. May you rest in the peace of the Lord. Condolences to each member of the family at this difficult time for you. You are remembered in prayer as indeed is Rose Marie.
Our sincere condolences to the entire Lawless family. May Rose Marie be in peace and happy to be alongside her husband Roy. ♥️🙏
My condolences to the family. Marie will be greatly missed, but I am sure will be reunited with family and friends.
I offer you my prayers in this difficult time.
Love,
Bobby Confiant
Many happy memories getting to visit at the Lawless house growing up. Marie, always welcoming with a smile and a hug. Many good thoughts and love going out to the family.
May your soul r.i.p. now with Uncle Mookie and all who passed before you.
You will be dearly missed by many. You were the rock and foundation of all your family. You were there for all. Never a bad thing out of you about anyone. You loved all equally. You accepted all with no questions. You were ALWAYS there for who ever needed you. You will be sadly missed by many.
I will always cherish the times spent with you. Will always Love and have you in my heart always.
Love Kelly Dave, ShaunaD.J. and Nathaniel. My dad Gerry sends his Love also
My beautiful mother, the best mother on earth. I can’t tell you thank you for all that you have done because I would have to continually say thank you. It’s so beautiful to know that you and daddy gave your lives for all your children. So I send you heavenly love because I know that is where you want to be.
Aunt Marie you will be missed by everyone who knew you.
Terri, Cathy, Diane, Donna, Mary-Leigh, Lorraine, Paula and Mike my thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Dear Lorraine and family. Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Love Kim and Al Grasso
Rosemarie you were such a wonderful person to be around. I will always remember the good times we had especially when we would go out for walks.
I love you and you’ll forever be missed. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
My condolences to all the family members.
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Condolences to the LAWLESS family on the passing of Rose Marie. She is now with her late husband Roy. May they rest in eternal peace together.
Dear Donna, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of your mom. She was truly an inspiring lady, Please convey our sympathies to the other members of your family.
We pray that God may give you and your family immense courage and strength to bear this loss.
In sorrow
Dear Paula and family – I wanted to let you you know that I was sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother and father. May each family member be comforted and watched over at this time. Much ❤️
Janice (Kim Gilbert’s sister).
Our sincere condolences to you and your family Paula. 🖤
Lisa and Tyrone
To my beautiful mother with the most beautiful smile, I know you are so happy in heaven with daddy and all of your family and friends, thank you for being such a great mother who showed us unconditional love and respect, I will miss you dearly until we meet in heaven, I love you so much, your loving daughter Mary Leigh xoxoxo
Dear Paula and all family members. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mom. Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May your mom rest in eternal peace along side your dad.
Aunt Marie…
I will always cherrish the times your eyes lit up and you instantly smiled and said hi, everytime you would see me. You always made me feel that extra special.
Because I am out west, I can’t be there to pay my respects, but I know that we will see each other again and enjoy the presence of Jesus together. I love you aunt Marie
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Lawless family. Rose Marie had a wonderful family and she will be missed by them all. She has now joined her Love Roy. May she rest in peace
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a very special woman, and she will be missed by many. I can still hear her voice calling out Michaels name.
Sending prayers out to you and your family.
My prayers are with all of you and Aunt Marie too. God bless everyone who feels the tremendous loss. Aunt Marie will be missed. God Bless💙
Our sincere condolences to the Lawless family. Sending love and prayers to all of you.
A Rose
A rose tree was planted in the lovely garden. Everyone that passes by was touched with the odor of its fragrant flowers.
One day the rain came then the sun shone on it the night came swiftly by. The rose opened wide to the comfort around. Then went far far away to the other side.
All, you who feel deeply at its loss. Be – comforted the rose blooms again. Its shine more beautiful than ever. Water by Jesus own loving hands.
Beautiful
Our deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of dear Marie. Always ready with a smile and giggle at the Lake, she was a lovely lady. Glad Mookie is together, forever, with her.
Mike and family sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.
Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with your family.
Teresa & Gary, My Deepest condolences for the loss of your mom; my heart goes out to you and your family.
Our deepest condolences to the Lawless and extended family. Marie filled our lives with love, laughter, kindness and of course some lessons along the way. May you rest in peace with your beloved Mookie 🙂