My darling Mam, Jill, passed away last night at the age of 87 years old. She was born on 14 March 1933 to my Grandma and Grandad Greasley, Lilian and Frank, and she was one of three siblings. Her baby brother Frank was killed by a bus at the age of 3 1/2 years …
A little chat with Mother dear
I've had a long-needed little two minute 'chat' with my Mam today on Facebook Messenger... Her carers there arranged to make a video call to me and as soon as she saw me on the phone screen, she smiled and recognised me straightaway, bless. I so needed it - after the last two weeks of …
My sister’s funeral… a surreal day!
We buried my darling sister Karen on Wednesday 25 March, but because of the UK government's imposed restrictions on gatherings during this worldwide virus epidemic, it was limited to just immediate family members - and we had to have her service by her graveside, instead of church... It was actually a very beautiful service - the weather was gloriously …
Death of my sister, Karen…
I have to announce the death of my beloved sister, Karen today... she was 64 years old. It is a strange thing to have to tell your mother that her daughter has passed away, and although my mum's dementia is so far advanced that she isn't aware of events around her now, she still had …
Forever in my thoughts…
It is nearly two years ago that my beloved stepfather passed away. Mac, as he was affectionately known to his stepfamily and friends was a lovely man - very loyal to his friends and very loving to his family - he was adored by many, especially my mum and myself. His headstone has finally been …
Daryl's website... 