Dear Gail and Clare, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mum Sue. I have fond memories of playing in the garden at Bunkers Hill Farm, feeding the huge koi carp in the fish pond by the back door of the house as well as picking plums from the trees that lined the road down to Grannie’s house. I also remember the big kitchen where I remember her cooking and baking. I know how much she enjoyed receiving our newsletters at Christmas letting her know how we were all getting on. She always used to make me smile and laugh especially at family weddings. Love to you all Katie, Richard, Matthw and Freya. …

Thinking of you both today, Clare and Gail. Your mum was such a lovely, warm, funny lady. I have such fond memories of sleepovers at Bunkers Hill Farm and many cups of teas and chats around the kitchen table with your mum.  I particularly remember her passion for art and sculpture.  She will live on in your memories and hearts. Sending you love, light and strength at this difficult time.  Lisa x …

Dear Clare and Gail, Wishing you courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to hold in your heart. Thinking of you, and sending all my love during this difficult time. Maria xxx …

So sorry that your lovely Mum has passed away. Such a caring and happy lady who was always so interested and engaged whenever I met her. Sending you, Clare and Gail all my love. Know that she lives on inside you and her input into your lives and your characters is so visible, you are lovely and fun loving and embrace the adventure of life just as she did.  …

Sue and I met in 1962 when we started our 18month SRN course at the Royal Berks Hospital in Reading. It was lots of hard work,but we had so much fun as we were a small select group!!! We kept in touch and I was thrilled to be asked to be Clare’s godmother,We moved to Canada in 1974,but we kept on touch.Sue will be missed by many and I feel honoured to have been a friend. …

I met Sue through U3A when she moved to Northampton.  Sue was empathetic, interesting and had a brilliant sense of humour.   Sue took Surekha and myself to art galleries in London and Birmingham, she was so knowledgeable but it was the laughter, and there was always laughter, that I will always remember. You will be missed Sue.   …

Sue was a dear friend who I met through U3A.She was a talented jolly person who rekindled my passion for Art.She encouraged Janet and me to enjoy painting and we spent many wonderful hours around her kitchen table full of laughter.Sue ,rest in peace . …

Sue and I first met in September 1961 when we became student nurses at Westminster Children’s Hospital.    I also shared Sue’s love of classical music and we went to a few concerts,and Westminster Abbey for organ recitals.  I remember trying to teach Sue to swim.I’m not sure it was a success but Sue never gave in to any problems in her life. Sue was a good loyal friend who gave me the honour of asking me to be Godmother to Gail. Three of us had a very jolly holiday in Cornwall when we were 20. After one evening’s visit to the pub and scrumpy we had to follow the white lines in the centre of the road to get to where we were staying! We were given the privilege of being the first WCH nurses to be allowed to live out in a flat! How times have changed.We had a few parties there! Sue and I decided to go to The Royal Berks hospital to train for our post grad SRN. We had a flat near the hospital . Sue met Mike and married in the Church next to the flat. It was a lovely service and Sue …