My beautiful Aunty Jess as you were affectionately known to me. You are and always will be an inspiration to me. From my earliest childhood memories you were there. Always laughing with my mum (your beloved Vera), about everything, which was infectious to those around you both. You were caring, loving and kind and I don’t think you will realise the huge impact you made in my life. You created a blueprint for me to create magical memories for my own children and grandchildren as you did with me. I always think of you when I hear Tinkerbell and remember the joy it brought to me as a child when you used to ring the little bell and pretend Tinkerbell was waiting for me in the garden with sweets hidden all around for me to find. Until we meet again, I take comfort in believing you are reunited again with my mum and are back to your usual selves, laughing and joking with each other. All my love Mandy xxx

To our best friend Jane.
You were a good friend and neighbour during our time living in Spain. We remember the good times we had. The quiz nights at the local bars and the sightseeing coach trips to regions of Spain. We will never forget you.

My Dear Nanny Janie,
As I write your name, I can feel myself smile, and my heart fills with love, joy, and many happy memories.
I will never forget your red mini you had, Matthew, used to call you a rally driver, driving between Didcot and Harwell, The excitement I would feel when I would see you pulling into the drive, you were always there, a massive part of our lives, and the magical weekends I spent with you, Auntie Vera would come over ever Friday night. I would hear you talking and laughing, and I would sneak down. You would never mind, and you would let me stay up and sing and dance for you all while I stood by the fireplace. You all clapped and cheered me on. I always felt safe and loved when I was with you, which continued wherever you were and wherever you lived.
You showed me beauty in everything, even the dark at night. You showed me it wasn’t scary, just a soft blanket coming down on me, It is nothing to be frightened of. You told me this when we had a sleepover after visiting Ken and Max while Ken was a security guard. I loved going there and seeing the dogs when it was getting late. I was never scared of the dark after that.
Matt and I loved it when you picked us up from school when Mum was working. We would have hot crumpets with Marmite and cakes. I don’t think Mum was pleased when we didn’t eat dinner that night. Matthew and I came to stay with you while Mum was on holiday, and I always remember hearing the story of me saying to Matt, “It is brilliant here. You can do what you want.”
We always stayed very close. Even when I wasn’t at my best, you never gave up on me, and that love continued.
We all missed you when you moved to Spain, but we kept in regular contact, and you came home regularly, especially after I had Caleb and Tilly. I know you had a great time and made fantastic friends who still think so much of you, and I could see this when I looked through your memories and photos.
It was lovely when you came back from Spain; we were all together again, making more memories. I always remember you having incredible patience while colouring and gluing with Tilly and Caleb.
You had a stroke where you lost sight in one of your eyes; then we found out you had dementia, and I had another child, Macy, who you adored, and she loved you so much, you were best friends, and she loved to care for you and help you.
Dementia took so much away from us all, but you never stopped showing us love. You could still laugh and smile with us, even if conversation was hard and sometimes impossible, and holding hands was all we could do. You were always still our Janie.
I will try every day to be as kind and as caring as you, and I promise to keep memories of you, going and your little ways, going until we meet again.
I will love you forever, my Nanny Janie. Rest in Paradise