Celtic have paid tribute to Rosemary Burns after news broke yesterday that she had tragically passed away aged 69.
Earlier today, Celtic released an official statement which read: “Everyone at Celtic Football Club is devastated to hear of the passing of Rosemary Burns, wife of Celtic legend Tommy Burns.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club, and the entire Celtic Family are with their children, Emma, Jenna, Michael and Jonathan at this desperately sad time.”
At this difficult time, 67 Hail Hail would also like to extend our sincere condolences to the Burns family and friends affected.
Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell pays tribute to Rosemary Burns
Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell has paid a fitting tribute to Rosemary Burns following confirmation of her tragic passing.
He said [Celtic FC]: “This is absolutely devastating news. Everyone knew Rosemary as a devoted wife to Tommy, and also a loving mum and grandmother, and all our thoughts and prayers are with Emma, Jenna, Michael and Jonathan, her grandchildren and also with Rosemary’s wider family and many friends who will all be heartbroken at this awful time.”
Kilmarnock FC offer their condolences to the Burns family
Kilmarnock have joined Celtic in celebrating Rosemary’s life on social media by offering condolences to the Burns family via social media platform X.
The Ayrshire club detailed that she was present at their End of Season Dinner Awards in May to induct her husband, Tommy Burns, into the Kilmarnock FC Hall of Fame.
In full, the announcement read: “Kilmarnock Football Club is saddened to learn that Rosemary Burns has passed away. Rosemary was at our End of Season Dinner Awards in May to induct her husband Tommy into the Kilmarnock FC Hall of Fame. Our thoughts are with Rosemary’s family and friends at this time.”
Once again, we send our thoughts and love to the family and everyone connected at this sad time. Rest in Peace, Rosemary Burns.
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