Eulogy
Created by Elizabeth Oliver 9 years ago
Kathleen was born in Rochdale on the 14th February, 1929 to Florence and Harold.
She met the love of her life at the age of 15 at a dance academy in their home town.
Kathleen was offered a job as a private secretary to the managing director of a top company in Birmingham but turned this down to stay with Cecil. They married when Kathleen was aged 22.
Just before the wedding Kathleen was in hospital and had her wedding dress fitting in hospital.
They went on to have 2 children, Susan and Gary. They moved to Bolton and worked together most of their working lives.
They enjoyed many holidays abroad and decided to live in Torrevieja to enjoy their retirement. They enjoyed many evenings with great friends and Kathleen loved being a member of the local knitting club.
Kathleen was very health conscious, and would often take medicines on a regular basis. We know these medicines as Brandy.
Kathleen and Cecil were married for almost 64 years and have 5 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren who she loved with all her heart, and her legacy shows in their smiles.
Kathleen was well loved by all her many, many friends and her smile was so warm and gentle it could bring sunshine in to any room.
In the later years Kathleen’s memory was fading but she always made sure she prayed for her family and friends, and would not go to sleep until she had given Cecil 24 kisses. Not sure why 24 but it was always 24 kisses, she has taken the reason why with her.
Kathleen and Cecil have always been the heart of their family and are adored by all. She will be missed more than any words can describe.
Hand on heart, we can honestly say that in her whole life, she never once made anyone cry or feel sad, but she did make a lot of people smile
A poem Cecil wrote for Kathleen for her 16th Birthday:
OH KATHLEEN MINE YOU ARE DIVINE,
YOUR EYES ARE LIKE THE STARS THAT SHINE,
YOU ARE MY DARLING VALENTINE,
THINKING OF YOU EACH NIGHT,
WISHING YOU HERE TO HOLD YOU TIGHT,
I LOVE YOU DEAR I MUST ADMIT,
I DO HOPE YOU LOVE ME A BIT.