In our adventures over many years Alex was the best of companions. Extrovert in the extreme, life around her could never be classed as boring! The happiest time in her life was when she was teaching, a fitting reward for all the sacrifices and effort made to gain her Degree. She was held in high regard by colleagues, children and Parents, she had found her true vocation. My thoughts go out to her family, with my best wishes. From Vic

My lovely Nanna, Reading your eulogy makes me proud of how fiercely independent you were. It’s amazing to reflect on your life as a mother now I’m about to become a mother myself, our family is full of strong women, I started in your womb and we’ll always have that connection. I will think of your strength and resilience when I’m giving birth. Not only were you strong, but you also had a soft side and the softest skin, something that is easily remembered as your grandchild from all the hugs you supplied us with. I’ll never forget your laugh; loudest when I collected what I thought was a selection of bulbs from your garden, and whilst sat in the car ready to head home, we realised I had a handful of cat poos instead. I’ll think of us as we’ve spent many nights together; tucked up in your bed with the electric blanket on, doing the crossword. Thank you for all the love you showered on me, it’ll never be forgotten. Love, Liane xoxoxo

Hi Alex was my youngest sister and very dear to me, my wife Anne and I used to visit her on regular occasions throughout the year and enjoyed her lively and out going personality always ready for a laugh or an adventure such as visiting every charity shop in a fifty mile radius of anywhere. She was generous to a fault and very loving she was also blessed with a hardy constitution and even in her later years was rarely ill and unlike most OAPs took no regular medication so her sudden illness and passing was quite a shock. I loved my sister and know she will be missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace Alex all my love Henry.