Mam, I don't think I have fully come to terms with the fact that you are not here anymore, none of us were expecting such a quick decline with your health. Every health condition you faced over recent years you tackled head on and dealt with all of them with you unique approach to life, your "what will be will be" attitude was an inspiration to all of us during those difficult periods of you life, I will miss that but, most of all I will miss the good times and when we would all gather for parties or even just a chance to sing Happy Birthday with a cake and a coffee. I'm sure time will help heal the loss I feel but it will never leave me, nor will the memories of you being my mum and friend. You're now back with Shirley and Brian looking over us all, until we meet again Mam, sleep peacefully. Love you XXXXX John

Dearest Marjie, Whilst it is true that I have no other comparison, I could not in any way have wished for a nicer, kinder, more supportive or encouraging Mother-in-Law. From our very first meeting, you were so welcoming in your approach towards me and very quickly ensured that I felt every bit a part of your family. I felt that our relationship grew very quickly out of mutual respect for one another and of our shared love of Annie. A relationship that I never had cause to question over the thirty five years we were in each other's close orbit. Equally, I thank you for John, who has become a great and trusted friend over many years. You always made me feel that your trust and faith in me was solid and true: I hope you never had an occasion to feel otherwise. As I write this, I have not yet come to terms with the notion that you have left us, such was our closeness and your presence in my life for so long. Time will, I am sure, aid the healing process, but it will in no way diminish the love and respect I hold for you in my heart. Your legacy lives on in Annie, John, Ella and Louise. In that I am sure you are rightly proud. I take some degree of comfort that you are now reunited with Shirely and Brian, together again forever; knowing that you never really got over their loss. Your approach to your failing health was a lesson of such stoicism and fortitude that we would all do well to emulate. I couldn't write this without briefly reflecting on some cherished memories that we shared over the years: Royal weddings, Jubilees, Birthdays, FA Cups, World & European Cups all providing a backdrop for a family party and when we didn't have an excuse, then a good old barbecue at your or ours; never forgetting the many many New Years Eve fancy dress parties and Auld Lang Syne. Cup of tea and a slice of birthday cake always. Holidays in Devon, Scotland and the very special one in Majorca, Days and weekends away: Skegness, London Eye, Whitby (just for the fish and chips). These are just a few of so very many I could list. Thank you for all your help and guidance. Sleep well Marjie Love Simon. XXX

I have so many happy memories of working with Marj. She was always so cheerful and helpful. I am so sorry I can’t make her funeral as I would have liked to have said goodbye properly. All I can say is thank you for the years we worked together.