Dearest darling kindest caring fun and funny Jules - this is not ok, I just can’t get my head around it! I can’t imagine turning up to lift and you’re not there! I’m so sad I won’t have you to tell about my holiday and that you won’t be sharing yours and we won’t hear the latest about wee Mason 💕 and we won’t be cracking up or talking too mich when we were supposed to be listening or following Amanda’s instructions. I loved your Englishness and having some tea and scone with you when the Queen went. I think I’ve had more coffees with you and Peggy than any one else by a long shot!! I loved how you were alway up for Ophelia’s. You are the best listener and have the greatest laugh/giggle and I treasure your friendship as do all of the Boozy Bookworms. I remember a recent Bookclub at Fi’s when you decided not to drink then a couple days later at Monday’s gym session- muttering “yes well I won’t be doing that again” 😆 you cracked me up - thank you for being so beautifully, colourfully you!

Dear Auntie Julie, you were more than just an Auntie to us. In fact you were our Auntie twice over when you married Uncle Andrew! I have so many happy memories with you; family parties at your house in Leconfield before you emigrated. Making Nana do her ‘piggy laugh’, laughing until we were all in tears. As I got older, coming to stay with you and Uncle Andrew in New Zealand and having lots of adventures. Your surprised faces when I came back from a trip around the South Island to announce I’d done a sky dive! Sharing my wedding day with you. Most of all I will remember feeling the love for us radiating from you and always, always laughing whenever we were together. It’s so very hard to say goodbye to you, but I imagine you now with Nana and Grandad. Hopefully Grandad has got the kettle on lass. Love always, your niece Rachel

“We’re going on a boat trip” - she said! 10 years ago, you and Uncle Andrew took me for a weekend away to the bay of islands. Of the many fun things we did, you’d organised going on a boat trip. Within minutes of setting off, we’re were getting slapped in the face with sea water, our lips totally chapped, clinging on for dear life and dressed in the most ridiculous red waterproof suits. We howled with laughter!! When the chaos stopped, we arrived at the hole in the rock and captured the most beautiful moment. (Before the white knuckle ride back to shore began!) That is how I would describe every moment spent with you, beautiful. You brought the fun, laughter and light to every room you were in. Your laughter filled my heart and has given me so many happy memories of our times together. You gave me so much support and wisdom and knew exactly what to say in every situation. When I’m having a tough day, it’s your words that keep me going. I will treasure forever our chats and constantly find myself thinking, what would Auntie Julie say? Writing this does still not seem real, but I will sign off by saying - Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean, I’ll miss you, Until we meet again. I love you forever. My love always, Sarah xxxxxxx