Joyce, It has been an absolute privilege to know you and I have lovely memories of our paths crossing over many years at celebrations of Heidi’s, Millie and Hannah’s. I hope I can be as loving a Nan as you have been and gratitude to you always for giving me my lifelong friend. Thank you for always taking the time to ask about the things that mattered. May you rest in peace Xx

Dear Joyce, I’m so proud to have known you. A truly beautiful lady inside and out. This is my fond farewell to you as I am unable to be at the final celebration of your remarkable life although I will be there in spirit. You surrounded your family with so much love and devotion and you leave a huge void in their lives and all who knew you. I will love and remember you always and as ever you are only a heartbeat away.

WOODLAND BURIAL Don’t lay me in some gloomy churchyard shaded by a wall, Where the dust of ancient bones has spread a dryness over all, Lay me in some leafy loam where, sheltered from the cold, Little seeds investigate and tender leaves unfold. There kindly and affectionately, plant a native tree, To grow resplendent before God and hold some part of me. The roots will not disturb me as they wend their peaceful way, To build the fine and bountiful, from closure and decay. To seek their small requirements so that when their work is done, I’ll be tall and standing strongly in the beauty of the sun. By Pam Ayres who used to make you laugh. Love and miss you mum xx