Rose Marie Garbutt

Rose Marie Cherrington-Garbutt was born on February 18th, 1951 in Belize City to Thomas and Vilma Cherrington; she was the youngest of nineteen children. As a young girl she attended Saint Mary’s Anglican school along with her niece Sylvia where they were known to be inseparable. After the birth of her eldest son Neil, she migrated to the U.S where she met her soul mate Richard Henry Garbutt. They soon united, and through this union they were blessed with Starla, and Richard Jr. Rose began her quest at Children’s hospital working in the medical field caring and devoting her time to children and elderly patients. In 1981 Richard, Rose and their family relocated to Roaring Creek Village, Belize where they resided for eight years. During that time they extended their family with the addition of three wonderful children Brandee, Brandon and Breann. In 1991 they returned back to the states where Rose soon continued her career at Cedar Sinai Medical Center. In the 19 years that she worked at Cedar’s she met lots of friends who became her extended family.

Rose loved to attended dances with her husband Richard. Friends and family could always count on them showing up dressed to a “T” in matching colors. She loved Belizean oldies, Soca and Punta music. She was often told by her oldest daughter that “Any pan weh knock, she and Buddy Rich have fu deh deh!” She loved to travel; but her favorite destination was her homeland of Belize.

God called this wonderful angel home on February 4th after a brief illness.

She is survived by her husband and true love Richard Henry Garbutt Sr., one sister Mrs. Adeline Belgrave, her niece Ms. Sylvia Cherrington and one brother Mr. George Cherrington of Belize City. Six children Neil Lockwood, Starla Garbutt-Dunning, Richard Garbutt Jr., Brandee Garbutt, Brandon Garbutt and Breann Garbutt. Eighteen grandchildren Kirstene, Demond, Daymion, Javion, Richard III, Derrien, Shayla, Dionna, Cameron, Alisia, Katherine, Skye, Izaiah, Izaac, Wenderlin, Vivienne, and the twins Izabelle and Izis; seven sister-in-laws and six brother- in-laws. A host of nieces and nephews as well as adopted family and friends.

Rose’s infectious smile, warm heart, vivacious spirit, and resilient will, will truly be missed by all. To be absent here is to be present with the Lord.

May she rest in Peace.