A poem of contemplation for a generous, loving aunt and a stalwart friend: *God’s Garden** God looked around his garden And found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never Get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids And whispered, ‘Peace bethine’. It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You are gone but not forgotten RIEP 🙏🏽

If roses grew in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in your Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me. Tell her she will be missed, and when she turns to smile, tell her thank you for all she has done; and hold her for a while. Tell her there is an ache within our heart that will never go away; friends and family will travel far and wide to remember this day. Condolence from the Swaby family

You are gone but never will be forgotten because you are you,the most amazing generous soul that I have had the chance to meet. You never speak ill of anyone. The world is a poorer place without you. Rest in eternal peace, Verna. June Simon on behalf of the Simon family.

We first met as teenagers where we were learning to sew. I remember how you encouraged me and was so caring and loving. When you came back to Bogles you continued to spread your caring nature and did so much for the elderly in the village. You worked so hard helping the community. You will always be missed. Gone but never forgotten 🙏🏽

Dear Auntie Verna. I will always remember you as a kind, thoughtful and caring person. You were always so inquisitive to learn about my work and various travels and to share your wisdom and perspective on world events. I will always love you, my dear, sweet auntie. May you rest in eternal peace.

We will always remember Aunt Verna for her affable nature, as she always went above and beyond to be hospitable and welcoming to everyone near and dear to her. Although she has left us, her spirit will live on.

Sending much love to Mr Cox, Stephen, Velma , Audrey, Brenda and the rest of the family.

Remembering a much loved aunt. I will always cherish my memories of her. Her kind, supportive ways will always remain with me forever. Love and miss you Auntie Vern. xxxx

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Verna. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.