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Tuesday, 11 October 2011

A Special Nan

Sadly my lovely Nan passed away on Sunday at the ripe old age of 91.  We are utterly devastated but realise that her quality of life wasn't good anymore and it was her time to go.  I will remember her generosity and kindness and toilet sense of humour...always brought out at the dinner table much to the despair of my Mum!  


This is her and my Grandad when they married in 1942, he was in the RAF.  He sadly died at the age of seventy back in 1988.  I remember fantastic holidays with them when I was a child.  I lived with her for a while before I started my nurses training as I was working back in High Wycombe at the time and I remember many laughter filled evenings and nights..she would read the rude bits of her Mills and Boon books out loud to me and we would be in hysterics!  I will miss her but do realise that I am very lucky to be in my forties and have had a Grandparent for so long and that she was also a Great Grandparent to my son and my Brothers three children.  My brother and I will be lost without her as we were very close to her.  I am so glad we both saw her just before she died.  I will always remember what she used to tell me 'You'll never be a lady as long as you've got a hole in your bum, and you'll always have one of those'!! Thank you Nan for many wonderful memories and lots of laughs.

Mrs Jean May Evans 1920 - 2011.

Jo xx
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33 comments:

  1. Sandies' Patch11 October 2011 at 08:31

    Sorry for your loss, not a bad age though eh?
    Your Nan sounded like she was quite a character!

    Hugs,

    Sandie xx

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  2. wool pins and vintage things from Saracarol Makes...11 October 2011 at 08:44

    what a wonderful woman and such a lovely photo, bless her heart..
    sending love
    Carol x

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  3. Vintage Jane11 October 2011 at 09:12

    She sounds like a true character. It's good that you have so many happy memories of her. M x

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  4. Janet11 October 2011 at 09:19

    You will always have those wonderful memories of her - sounds like she was a fabulous nan full of mischief and fun-I`am sure her spirit lives on in you all ,take care- hugs Jan x

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  5. Louise11 October 2011 at 09:24

    She sounds like she was a lovely but very naughty nan ... just as they should be!
    You have such treasured memories which I hope help you through such a sad time x

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  6. Jane the Booklady11 October 2011 at 09:32

    I'm sorry about your Nan, she sounds such fun.I was born in Amersham and my parents still live just outside High Wycombe... it's a small world.! Jane x

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  7. fabriquefantastique11 October 2011 at 09:38

    Nan will always be alive in your heart. I also lived with my Nan in Dalston when I first went to work in London.

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  8. Lalabibaby @ Dreaming of The Simple Life11 October 2011 at 10:05

    Sorry to hear this news Jo but as Janet said above her spirit will live in you and by the sounds of things you have bucket loads of happy memories to comfort you x

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  9. Annie11 October 2011 at 10:11

    So sorry Jo, she sounds like an amazing woman. Sending you hugs, Ann x

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  10. elegancemaison11 October 2011 at 11:04

    So sad for you, as she seems to have been a such a fun lady and clearly loved you as much as you loved her. But what terrific memories you have to treasure. Sending you my very best wishes (and see you in Frome at The Vintage Bazaar on 29th). Cx

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  11. Donna -Little Tiny Stitches11 October 2011 at 11:06

    Och Jo :o(

    I'm so sorry for your sad loss my lovely!
    I am pleased that you got to see her before she passed though. Bless her.

    It sounds like she lived life to the full, and you cracked me up with your memories of her.

    My heart goes out to you all, and I'm sending you my thoughts and prayers my lovely.

    Take care my Dear, and I'm always here if you need a yack :o)

    Sending you a great big hug!
    Love Donna xxOOxx

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  12. Hen11 October 2011 at 11:23

    I'm sorry about your nan, Jo. It's a lovely photo of her with your grandad.
    Hen x

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  13. jill11 October 2011 at 11:33

    So sorry to hear your sad news,you sound as if you have a lot of wonderful memories with her.Lots of love to you and your family.Love Jill xx

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  14. OhSoVintage11 October 2011 at 11:52

    I am so sorry to read this, Jo. I know what you will be going through. xx

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  15. Anonymous11 October 2011 at 11:54

    sorry for your loss jo I know how you feel I miss my nan dearly she was 94 when she passed .Love the photo its a shame they didn't have more time together but I bet they are re-united now
    xx fee

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  16. mrs cheese11 October 2011 at 12:29

    So sorry to hear of your sad loss.
    Cherish your memories, she sounded like a wonderful lady
    x

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  17. Amanda11 October 2011 at 12:40

    What a fun loving nan. I bet many people will miss her. Take care.

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  18. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms11 October 2011 at 14:18

    So sorry to hear about your nan. She sounded like a real character. At least you have some wonderful memories of her. xx

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  19. Two French Bulldogs11 October 2011 at 14:19

    So sorry to hear about manna
    Benny & Lily

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  20. Unknown11 October 2011 at 17:04

    Darling Jo, sending love to you and your mum and the rest of your family at this difficult time. May your wonderful memories sustain you and make you smile through the tears! love Annie xx

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  21. Unknown12 October 2011 at 03:34

    Jo i was so sorry and sad to read your post. But what beautiful and wonderful memories you have to treasure. I did have to smile about the never being a lady comment ;-) Bless her heart. Sending you a hug, take lots of care, dee xx

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  22. RDA Pony Tales12 October 2011 at 04:45

    So very sorry Jo to read your dear Nan has passed away. Many years of time spent with her and all the happy memories will always keep her close in your heart.

    Please take a look at my latest post, I was thinking of you when I wrote it.

    Sending a hug
    Abby xx

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  23. LissyLou12 October 2011 at 05:46

    She sounded like a great Nan, the comment about Mills and boon and being a lady did make me chuckle.

    So sorry for your loss, but great memories to look back on.

    Hugs to you (())

    xx

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  24. Tabbyroo12 October 2011 at 12:08

    My thoughts with you Jo, thats a beautiful photo. Sounds like she was a great character and that you've inherited her traits-all the naughty ones! Love Linda xx

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  25. shirley12 October 2011 at 16:17

    What a wonderful lady she was too!
    xxxxxxxxx

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  26. Unknown13 October 2011 at 01:11

    Hi Jo, so sorry about your nan, it's so hard, isn't it. Cherish all those happy times you had together, hold them close when you feel sad. xx
    I think I will be seeing you in Frome?, look forward to that, in the meantime I send you a virtual Hug
    Thanks for your kind comment xx
    Sophie

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  27. The Cloth Shed13 October 2011 at 01:36

    Your Nan seemed like a real character Jo and what a great age she achieved too.
    So nice that she was with you all for so long....I lost all my grandparents by the age of 13.
    Big hug from Northumberland x
    Julie x
    Love your new blog layout..

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  28. Country Cottage Chic13 October 2011 at 05:37

    I'm so sorry to read this Jo - your wonderful memories mean that she will live on in your heart.

    Jayne
    x

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  29. BusyLizzie13 October 2011 at 10:22

    So very sorry to hear this news Jo. Big hugs from Lizzie xxx

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  30. hens teeth14 October 2011 at 10:32

    Mark and I send our love to you Jo, at this very sad time, for you and your family.xxx

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  31. Niki Fretwell15 October 2011 at 00:20

    So sorry Jo - I know exactly how you are feeling. Take heart that you have all those wonderful memories of your very special Nan to keep forever.
    Take care,
    Niki x

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  32. VintageWantsNotNeeds17 October 2011 at 00:35

    Hi Jo, I am sending out a big hug to you. Nan's are special but they always live on in our hearts and in our memories. Bear up chuck.
    Debbie

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  33. Elgor8219 October 2011 at 10:55

    I am so sorry for your loss! I lost one of my grandmothers when I was in my 30's and the other in my early 40's! Remember the good times - she will live forever in your heart! Pug Hugs, Ellen

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