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Hi Max, Thanks for letting us all know how Gwen's funeral went. Although I was unable to attend, I was thinking of her and I know many others were. She was a very special person and will be missed by many. Love Jill xx

Thankyou Max for letting us know how the funeral went. I still find it hard to believe she is no longer with us. The night before last, I had difficulty in sleeping and thought of Gwen because she was usually there when I couldn't sleep and we would chat and put the world to rights. R I P Gwen. June xx

Thank you, Gaynor, and Max. Joy

Thanks Max for letting us know how Gwen's funeral went. I was thinking of her and her family and friends this afternoon. Rest in Peace Gwen. Sue xx

Hi Max, Thank you for posting this on here. I have only just read it. I am pleased you were able to get to the funeral and it was lovely that you were made so welcome. And how nice that the family will continue Gwen's work on the F History. Ann Glos

Hi Max.. Thank you letting us know how it went. I was telling my husband this morning about it, and hoping the weather would let up a bit. They take it out of you don't they.. Love Pat xx

I have cut and pasted this message from another site! Hi everyone, I'm home now! What a moving afternoon it has been. I arrived on time, how? I know not as I couldn't find a cab office anywhere! After asking a really nice policeman & woman to help me, I found myself at the cab office right next to Gwen's road. I arrived feeling a little like a spare part but Gwen's brothers took me under their wing when I explained who I was! I followed everyone else into the chapel and it seemed almost surreal - there was Gwen's coffin with a lovely wreath and a blown up picture of her, incidentally, taken when we were at Guildford, by William, on top of her coffin. The service was very moving, no hymns were sung but music was played and of course, the 23rd Psalm was read by all members of the congregation. Ann, Richard's wife, paid a very moving tribute to Gwen. The coffin was then lead out to the music - Time to Say Goodbye which I know was sung by Sarah Brightman amongst others. Gwen's son and brothers carried her coffin back to the hearse and Bert, Gwen's brother gave me a lift to the burial plot where she has now been interred with her husband, Eric. The weather was terrible though, wet and windy. There were many tears shed; I admit to one or two myself, particularly when we were asked to think of the funny times with Gwen and naturally I thought of the Swindon meet-up! Richard, Gwen's son insisted that I went back to the house afterwards even though I didn't want to impose and I was made to feel very, very welcome. Again, Bert, Gwen's brother gave me a lift back to her house. I stayed for a coffee and a chat to various friends and members of her family. Richard has decided that Gwen's research will carry on, although he isn't quite sure yet, who is going to take that over but he said and felt it would be a waste if it wasn't continued with. I have Richard's e-mail address and telephone numbers and he would like to stay in contact! They would also like to attend a meet-up in the future, although it's a little difficult for Jackie because of her working on the buses and shift work so plenty of notice must be given. I passed on all your good wishes, in particular Wendy, Colin William and Kathleen's as they were names they recognised. Richard had printed off all the good wishes from GC which were circulated back at Gwen's although I didn't see them myself but I'm glad I posted on both sites. It was an absolute privilege and honour to have been invited and of course to be able to attend. It seemed strange being at Gwen's house without her being there, although it was my first time actually in her house. SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR WILLIAM Can you please send me two further copies of the video of Swindon as I've promised Richard and Gwen's daughter Jackie, that they can both have a copy and I don't have the facilities to do that here! Richard also wants me to forward the message about Gwen's death from here which I will print off and include when I send the video. I am going to paste this exact same message on GC! love max xx

hi hun i am unable to get there so please give her family my love i met gwen over a year ago and i had to drag hubby away from her lol she was a wonderful lady. rest in peace sweetheart love susie

I met Gwen at Swindon for the first time and thought what a lovely lady, My prayers and thoughts will be with her and her family tomorrow. The world has lost a lady of laughter. Julia xx

All, Am on to the case of getting more info on Netley Waterside House in Southampton - watch this space. Gaynor

Thinking of everyone at this sad time Elaine x

Please give Gwen's family my sincere condolences. I will be thinking about her on Tuesday afternoon. Jim

You are all very much in my thoughts Gaynor.I have just been through this myself.God Bless Love-Thinking of you all-Hugs Rose

Gaynor, Thanks for that up-date. Would it be possible for you to send me the address of Netley Waterside House? Gwen and I were MSN "buddies" and I miss her terribly. Love and kind thoughts to you. xx

thanx gaynor i wont be able to get there unfortunetly but will be thinking of gwen and her family on the day will also be thinking of you take care Keith and Sandra

I shall think of you on that day Gaynor. Bless you, luv Jo. X.

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend either but I pray that the family be given the strength to cope with their loss. Love June xx

So sorry for the delay in posting this info, but unfortunartely the family had lost my phone number and I have just received this email. This is some of the email: “Sorry about the short notice, but it's taken a while to get things sorted. Mum's funeral is on Tuesday 11th January. It will leave the house (email me via Genes if you would like the address) at 2.30pm. The service will start at 3pm at Camberwell New Cemetary, Brenchley Gardens, Forest Hill, SE23. After the burial, we will be going back to the house. Anyone wishing to come is more than welcome to join us on Tuesday, to say goodbye to Mum. (If you want to call a member of the family first, email me and I will forward the number).We have had a chat amongst ourselves, and we think that Mum would have preferred people to make a charity donation, rather than send flowers. We are collecting donations for Netley Waterside House, in Southampton, because it was very special to Mum. If you could please let others know about the arrangements, I would be very grateful. Many thanks for your help, Richard Pruce.” I myself will be unable to attend due to my first radiotherapy session being 1.30 on Monday 10th and then 2.00 daily thereafter. I’ll take this opportunity to wish all Gwen’s family strength and courage for this sad day and will remember Gwen with the fondest of memories, she was a lovely lady. Gaynor

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