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Open Shirley Jean. Passed away peacefully in Worthing Hospital on the 7th December 2015. Loving and devoted wife to Ian, mum to Doug, Glynn, Sue, Tim and Liz, Gra to thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, sister to Stewart, Pam and David. Will be greatly missed. Service to be held at Worthing Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd December at 1pm. All welcome. family flowers only please but donations, if desired to: Help for Heroes, Breast Cancer or Air Ambulance c/o Frank Davey and Co. Hurstpierpoint 01273 936073
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December 21, 2015
You knitted right to the end, God Bless
December 21, 2015
R.I.P 'Our Gra' the heavens have gained a beautiful angel, one we will sorely miss in our family but our memories will remain strong & alive. Until next time... Lots of love always, Kirsty, Emily & Evelyn x-X-x
December 21, 2015
You were my No 2 Mum for 28 years, Gra to our 2 girls, & to their 3 babies Our Love for you will live on in our hearts while memories of you will live on in our minds Sleep in Heavenly Slumber now until we can all be together again Tracey x
December 21, 2015
Thanks mum for giving me life and everything you bestowed upon your loved ones. Always thinking of you. Doug xxx
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December 19, 2015
We loved you so much Gra, you'll never know how much you are missed or how blessed we were. RIP xxx
December 18, 2015
I'll keep my promise to you ! Xx
December 18, 2015
R.I.P Auntie Shirley, Sadly grown your angel wings too early. Thinking of you always and thank you for all you did for me. Lisa Bartaby xx
December 18, 2015
R.I.P Auntie Shirley,
December 18, 2015
RIP Gaga/Gra, miss you daily and love you more! Xxx
December 18, 2015
Sleep well mum, miss you so much, love you always, Sue xxx
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