General Chat

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Mel and I have just got back and thought that some of you who weren't able to attend would like to know about it. It was a lovely sunny day and the crematorium is set in the beautiful Chilterns. The service was conducted by a member of the Humanist Society. Gaynor had chosen the music, including 'You are the wind beneath my wings'. Her neighbour and friend George read a fitting tribute to Gaynor, retelling her life and bringing her vividly before us, glass in one hand, cigarette in the other and a huge grin on her face! He talked about her forthrightness, her warm-heartedness and her friendship. He read some e-mails, including one she had sent saying that although she was going to die she was really enjoying herself. We had some quiet moments to remember her in silence in our own way, and then the final piece of music 'The Show Must Go On'. I think nearly every one was a bit teary when they came out into the lovely sunshine, to be greeted with a yellow rose. On to the party at the Bellhouse. A table displayed lots of threads from GR, including Gaynor and Rob's typically honest account of how they felt when her illness was diagnosed and how they were getting on with things. A laptop had a changing photo album, with pics of Gaynor on holiday, with friends and family, at home. Cards and letters were there and photos of our Gaynor. I had the opportunity to chat to George, who told us how he'd arranged Gaynor and Rob's wedding, and Gaynor's unprintable response! Lots of hugs. Gaynor Bear was there, and a book for us all to sign. I wrote: you will shine forever. nell

Thank you for your account of the service. E x

Thankyou Helen for bringing the day to us!!! i have thought about Gaynor a lot today, although i never met her, i think she is looking down and saying 'Great do' she will always be in our hearts God Bless you Gaynor!! Love Helenxxx

Thank you so much for letting us know. Been thinking about it a lot today. Sue x

Nell...it sounds like a very fitting tribute of a day to a very special lady from GR...... I will be raising a few voddies tonight 'to Gaynor' Jill x

Thank you for telling us about the day... I wore pink today and blew some bubbles in the garden for her (I couldnt find a balloon) ;) Anita xx

Thank you so much for letting us know - been thinking about her and her family allday. jude sarf wales xx

Thank you Helen, Thought of Gaynor all day, and wore pink in her honour. Glad the sun shone. It sounds like the funeral was a wonderful celebration of her life--no more than she deserved. Sal.x

Nell thanks for telling us all about the service sounded lovely for a lovely lady Luv Jo xx

Hi Helen Thank you for letting us know how the service went. My thoughts have been with Gaynor, family, and everyone all day , i wish i could have met Gaynor she was a truly wonderful lady. Margaret xxxxx

Thank you Nell for telling us about the service. I wish I could have been there with you all. I, too have been thinking about Gaynor, Rob and family all day, and at 3pm I released a pink balloon with a message for Gaynor, our shining star. Sue xx

What a wonderful account of Gaynor's service. It makes me feel that I was actually there witnessing the scene. Thank you. Sylvia xxx

Thank you for sharing. I also wore pink and have thought Gaynor and her family today.

Thanks for letting us know how it went. Linda x

Nell thankyou for letting us know, i sat outside Canterbury Cathedral today, and had a quiet thought about Gaynor, and a young man in his 20's , a stranger, stopped and gave me some pink blossom as he was passing, i got quite choked. May Gaynor always shine with her star sandra

Thank you for sharing the day with us. It helps those of us who couldnt be there know how it all went. Sounds a lovely send off for a lovely lady.

Thanks, Nell....

Thank you Nell for letting us know xx

Helen, Thank you...see you on 30th...tell me more then. Viv