For my friend, June...

[Lie-in King]

Hello to everyone. I apologise in advance if this is too much of a “downer” but I’m fed-up, need to speak & this is the only site I use.

My good friend & neighbour of 13 years - June - passed away last night, aged 79. I’ve never heard a bad word said about her by anyone & if she had a bad word for anyone, no bad word would pass her lips. She was an “old-fashioned” lady.

She was stalwart in our community – a member of the church; sports club secretary; lift-giver; charity-donator, friend to everyone & much more - had knitting been an Olympic sport, she’d have won the gold for Britain every time!

I’ve just realised - I often had to reset her TV & video recorder & the idea of using a computer really frightened her, so this small memorial on the “Web” (!!) will, I hope, make her laugh.

This was never going to be a comprehensive obituary, but I hope it’s enough to convey how much June will be missed by her family & friends.

I’m off to help rehouse her budgie right now, so will not be able to reply for a while, but thank you for the chance to be able to post this & for your time & attention.

Lie-in King ♥

[granny grump]

Not a lot anyone can say Lie-in but it is a comfort that people say something. Kind thoughts to you and June's family I know how you are feeling God blessx

[ladyalex]

So sorry to hear of your sad news, your Maj.
June was as fortunate a lady to have you as a neighbour as you were to have known her.
((L-I-K))

:-))

[redman41]

Condolences Lie-in-King ! Other than having the good fortune of having you as a friend, did she have any relatives ? It's always sad when the good people in our lives pass away, but you will always have treasured memories of her.
Look after yourself at this sad time !

[queries]

I was very touched by this - I think the key thing to remember when someone dies is to always think of them with happiness - remember the good times. There's a saying that goes along those lines which I won't try and misquote.

[queries]

I was very touched by this and some of the responses - that poem was beautiful and I have printed it to keep with me. However I would just like to add that I have found you should always try and remember the happy times - be grateful they were in your lives and every time you think of them - smile. They would want that from you.

[queen 1954]

its very hard when a close friend dies, i went through the same thing in jan and there was a lovely verse in her funeral programme
if you must weep, then weep not long,
in memeory keep my love still strong,
but please remember one thing just,
i have gone which all we must,
and though my leaving may cause pain,
my joy is greater that you remain.
god bless

[yogasun]

Sorry to hear your news Lie-in King, do hope these words of comfort from ABers ease your loss a little. Take care.

[Lie-in King]

Please accept my apologies for the tardiness of this reply to the kind words you've all offered.

Yes, the budgie was found a new home with a pet rescue centre - the best I could I do, I'm afraid. June's family have rallied nicely & together we're slowly clearing her flat. My word, she knew how to hoard!

So with more to do, I'll love you & leave you again, reiterating my thanks for all your kindness - Lie-in-King ♥

[beryl100able]

Dear friend of us all, in your grief remember that the qualities everyone saw in this lady are within you too. This is how you get to recognise them as such. The best way to honour her memory is to emulate the good that you and others saw in her. And no, your message isn't a downer. We're all going to go, it's a fact, it's neither up nor down. But right now, we're here, we can remember the good in people, we can see to budgies, we can appreciate, we can feel the dawn of a new day, we can do millions of things. Let's give thanks for this lovely lady's life, and for our own lives, while we're here, from the heart, for in gratitude there is no pain.

[bezzie]

hello lieinking havent been on this site for ages often wondered how you are getting on the last i heard of you you were hoping to start a new job did everything work out for you all my best wishes to you hope to hear from you sometime cheers

[merched]

My condolences, Lie-in-King, I kow exactly how you are feeling.
Regards,
merched.