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Mum, what can I say, you were an incredible Mother, Wife and Friend.
You always put everyone first, and you and Dad went without to make sure that all your children had a great childhood.
You and Dad (David) had almost 66 years of love and friendship together and made some wonderful memories.
Your final days at St Catherine’s were magical. The atmosphere in the hospice is truly amazing and all the staff are wonderful. You had your favourites, (you know who you are), but it was the male staff that always put a big smile on your face. Some of the staff had started calling you the Queen, so we made you a Crown so you could fulfil your role.
Room 16 is a great room, and as a family we made the most of it. I’m sure at times it must have sounded like there was a stag or hen party going on, but we wanted to make sure that the room was full of laughter, not tears. Sure, there were tears, but the laughter outweighed them. We filled the white board with complimentary drawings of one another (not), and this amused you and most of the staff and visitors.
In your final days, the love you and Dad had for each other was most apparent. You were surrounded by your family virtually 24/7 and we take comfort in the fact that you know how loved you are. I say ‘are’ instead of ‘were as we will never stop loving you.
We all have the wonderful memories of your last couple of weeks at St Catherine’s, and we can’t thank the staff enough
I hope you keep your promise to watch over us, and annoy Dad.
Our love always and forever
David (Loving Husband), Bron (Favourite), Pete (Quite Liked), Chris (Not the Favourite)
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John (Shrek), Rachel and Sonya
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All your Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren
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Donations
07/08/2024
David
For my beautiful Shirley, my lifelong friend and love of my life. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
£1,500
Plus £375.00 Gift Aid
07/08/2024
Kieran
Nana, you were the best Nana in the whole world. I will miss you loads. Love from Kieran and Clarissa xx
£40
Plus £10.00 Gift Aid
07/08/2024
Bron & John
In honour of my beautiful Mum and to hep more people. Love you always Bron & John xx
£300
Plus £75.00 Gift Aid
07/08/2024
Family and Friends
Thank you to family and friends who donated at Mum’s funeral, this is what you donated.
235
08/08/2024
Vinny Baron
In memory of Shirley Baron- Such a special lady that touch all of our lives with Love and Happiness. Lots of Love Vinny, Laura & Matthew.
£20
Plus £5.00 Gift Aid
08/08/2024
Pete, Sonja and Daniel
Mum has a heart of gold. Always thinking about others. Even in her last few hours she wanted to make sure everyone was ok. If everyone followed her example the world would be a much better place to live in. Mum was very humble and I think she would be amazed at the outpouring of love that has been shown to her. Looking back over the years I think she was an angel without wings…. Now she’s got those too.
£100
Plus £25.00 Gift Aid
09/08/2024
Wyn & Brian
In memory of a lovely lady we will miss you lots. Wyn Brian David Andy & Rudy
17/08/2024
Chris and Rachel
Such a worthwhile cause and in honour of mum who spent her last few weeks here cared for by the most amazing staff. We couldn’t have asked for better care or a better environment for mum. Surrounded by family and showered with love at the end and now she can rest in peace. Love always Chris and Rachel xxx
27/08/2024
Rich
The funniest and kindest Nan; adored by anyone who had the privilege of meeting her.
£40
Plus £10.00 Gift Aid
27/08/2024
Bron
A little extra
£10
Plus £2.50 Gift Aid
30/10/2024
Anonymous
Recognising Mum on her 85th birthday. Lived and missed by so many Chris and Rachel xxx
30/10/2024
Bron & John
Happy Birthday Mum. We will all be thinking of you when eating your birthday cake. The cake was supplied by Clarissa, and it has a beautiful photo of you and Dad on the front. Miss you more than words can say xxxxx
£50
Plus £12.50 Gift Aid
Messages (10)
30/10/2024
David Baron
Happy Birthday my beautiful Shirley. I miss you so much every day. xxxx
14/10/2024
Lisa Molloy
Shirley, what can I say but I miss that smile coming through the salon door on a weekly basis.
You always brightened up my day with your funny stories of you having a laugh & playing pranks on your family.
You’ve been a lovely lady inside & out so thoughtful & caring.
I will miss you ❤️ xxx
09/09/2024
Angela Wilde
Shirley was a lovely lady and had a good sense of humour.
She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Sleep well Shirley.
God bless.
Lots of love
Angie and family
03/09/2024
Silvia Arranz
We have received a donation of £50 from Angela Wilde sister-in-law to Shirley. Thank you
27/08/2024
Andrew
Shirley.
Firstly,what a beautiful and fitting service for you.Bright, cheerful but also sad.
We will always remember you as being kind and caring and also being a seriously good laugh.
Even having your own health issues you would visit and bring a smile to dad’s face (Fran) and have him crying with laughter when he was at his end.
Thank you Shirley.
Love Vivian, Steven and Andrew…
X X X
21/08/2024
Bronwen Walmsley
Message from Barbara Sumler.
Having been friends for over 60 years, I can honestly say that if I could have chosen a sister it would have been Shirley.
For over 60 years we have talked, laughed and shed a few tears together, but matter how we felt, we always finished up smiling and laughing together.
Shirley was a real tonic, a good listener and enjoyed a good giggle.
‘ Thank you for being my bestest friend ‘
Love Barbara xx
16/08/2024
Silvia Arranz
We have received a donation of £50 from Barbara Sumler. Thank you
30/10/2024
Mike Baron
Mike donated £100 on 27th August 2024. This donation went to the general donations instead of Mum’s tribute page. Unfortunately the tribute page amount cannot be altered, but the internal amount for Mum’s donation has been altered at St Catherine’s to include Mike’s donation.
Thank you Mike