Elizabeth Joyce SPURRELL

Dearest Liz, we were the first QAS girls to be allowed to join the Reading Youth Orchestra, on condition that we didn't talk to any boys! So Thursdays nights we escaped into Reading with our instruments , and you made it all such fun. You taught me the piano too and we both sang in the choir. A truly wonderful friend. Jenny Freeman (Burnier), Cranborne, Dorset.

Lovely Liz - such fond memories of my perfect violin & piano teacher. You set me on the right path for life, and guided me through those critical first years of musical experience with a steady hand, warmth and understanding - forever a part of me!

Farewell Liz, I will always treasure our wonderful friendship.
How can I forget trudging around nearly all the art galleries in the UK with you, in our spare time, while we were on tour with Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet. We had such fun!

Your energy,love of life and sense of humour was an inspiration to us all, you will be greatly missed.

Liz Many of your family and friends will be thanking you for your inspiration, leadership, friendship, musicianship, being a wonderful sister, a godmother to so many, an Aunt, Grea Aunt, Great Great Aunt, inspired teacher, music maker, violinst etc. We will all be celebrating at your Service of Thanksgiving with the 'Liz Band' on Sunday 27th March at 3.30pm at St Peter's Church, Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith. A warm welcome awaits everyone.

To the cherished memory of the extraordinary and wholly individual Liz, who taught me the violin, godmothered our first daughter and taught all of us about friendship.

I met Liz in her Cambridge days. From 1979 she trained me as a musicians' landlady in Bristol. Invariably she was working Bristol on April 4th. Her 50th and 60th birthdays were celebrated in our house; both memorable occasions. Then in June 1979 there was her very special 'thank you to landladies' party in Birmingham. It was a unique and never to be forgotten evening. I shall miss her company visiting stately homes and exhibitions - a very special friend.

Godmother Liz, such an inspiration to us all and always so full of energy and laughter! You were the best Godmother and a friend to so many. Will never forget the time in Australia we spent together. I will miss you as will so many others! RIP.

Dear Liz. I have always valued your friendship - both in the Royal Ballet Sinfonia and afterwards. So many laughs in bandrooms and digs "on tour". I will miss you.

What an amazing person, friend, godmother to my daughter Becky, and what memories I have of Peru, China, sharing digs when with the Ballet, visits to churches, stately homes,concerts and operas over the years. You were an inspiring and generous person and we will miss you so much. Jane and Becky, Dorset.

Liz,
You were so kind to us as soon as we moved into Berestede, just 12 short months ago. Your enthusiasm for life was inspiring, and your natural ability to make friends and include all was wonderful.
Vaya con dios.
Natalie & Jonathan, London

Liz, you were an inspiration. Thankyou for your warmth and kindness over the years.

How could we forget those wonderful times staying at No.16 while abiding by the famous Spurrellian Rules. Liz, you were so generous and kind to us, and we will miss you greatly.

We loved those trips you arranged for us when you played with The Royal Ballet at Southampton each year. Thank you. Jill , Melissa and family Salisbury.

Never a dull moment around Godmother Liz, so many happy memories in Australia and Hammersmith. Love Jonathan

Thankyou for being such a wonderful Aunt Liz and GAL we will miss you so much and in so many ways . Simon, Sally, Ned and Will. Constantine, Cornwall

My wonderful eccentric sister,I`ll miss you loads and love you for ever.

Jenny

A wonderful fun person,will be sadly missed. Beryl. Melbourne Australia

Thankyou for all the music and lots of fun.Rosia. Melbourne Australia

RIP my favourite godmother aunt

We will miss you Liz