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Maria Agatha Croucher (23 Apr 1947 - 1 May 2023)
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Sadly our lovely Mum Maria Agatha Croucher passed away on the 1st May 2023 peacefully in her beloved home with her daughters Nicola & Alex by her side.
For all of those who knew our Mum she was an inspirational courageous, lovely, kind, strong, resilient and beautiful woman.
She was born in Portside Egypt in 1947 as her parents Katherine and Anthony were there in the war years.
They came to the UK when she was 4 along with her big brother Harry and they all settled in Hackney. She then gained another brother and sister, Freddie and Janet.
Family was everything to Mum and coming to the UK with nothing gave her an inspirational appreciation for the things that really mattered in life.
In her early twenties Mum's stories were filled with fun, dancing, 60’s music and working in the holiday camps with her friends. She loved to dance and have a laugh.
Whilst growing up in Hackney she met our gorgeous Dad Peter through one of his sisters and their fun, light sparkly personalities clicked immediately. They were married and moved out of London to Canvey Island to be by the sea and raise Alex and I.
Mum loved the sea, she always said her best memories were down at the beach.
Sadly our wonderful Dad passed away when he was 42, this was devastating for us all, yet our strong, protective and beautiful Mum dealt with bringing up two teenage girls by herself, despite the agonising pain of losing her husband and love so young. Mum's strong Hackney spirit, tenacity, fortitude and Grace kept us all going and we will be forever grateful.
Even though Mum had many challenges to overcome she always met life with a laugh and her infectious smile lit up a room, this remained with her right till the end, she never complained, even though she must have been suffering, the nurses, carers and everyone she came in contact with were lightened by her fun and generous spirit. Her grace and light, courage and resilience is an inspiration for us all and lives on through Alex and Nicola and her beloved Grandson Hunter who brought her so much joy especially in her last few months
Every time we look out to to sea this is where we will find Maria, our Mum, it was always her happy place and where she would like to be remembered.
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Thank You so much for your generous and kind donations at Mums funeral, The work done by every individual at Fairhaven's has been so inspiring, supportive, compassionate, gentle and loving, exactly how care should be, we are beyond grateful. Thank You Fairhavens Angels.
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So sorry for your loss Nicola and Alex, Maria was a wonderful lady, sending lots of love, Val and Claire xx
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Thinking of you all on this sad day. Sending strength & comfort
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With love from , Emma and Jamie
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To our dearest Mary, may you rest in peace. Love you always. Love from, Roger, Carol and Dida. ❤️❤️❤️
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Dearest Mary,
So much pain you suffered throughout your life.
We had so much in common, 2 strong ladies bringing up children alone and then fighting the most horrible illness.
I’ll never forget the early days with ‘your boy’ when you helped me get well again and looked after Len when I became a single Mum. The love you had for my boy and then the pleasure you got when you really did get ‘your boy’ in Hunter Star ⭐️ sharing typical ‘boy’ stories.
And then it came……I told you you could do it that you had to do and that you were strong enough you made it thru Treatment. In true ‘Cancer Warrior Style’ And that wotever happens hair was irrelevant lol 😂 I no it’s not a great look is it…..but still u went on for months after and I said she’s not gona let go and you didn’t let us down you battled so hard as you were a true ‘warrior’ to the end given it everything you had, and not once did you moan I’m so proud of you…..and I promise you I will keep fighting too for ‘our boys’
But I need 1 last thing from you…….please please give nanny and grandad my biggest hug 🤗 and tell them I miss them everyday and Uncle Harry and Pete - have a drink on me but I’m sure they already have had a few and that you have told them both that too lol!
Until it’s my time ❤️
Alex and Lenny xx
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Thank you for the most wonderful care Havens you provided helping given Marie, complete rest and piece when most needed.
God Bless.
Alex and Lenny xx
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RIP auntie xx
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Will be thinking of you tomorrow with great memories of family times together. Lovely lady, R.I.P Maria ♥️
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Heartfelt condolences ❤️
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ahhh Thank You so much Pat, xx we found some lovely photos of you & Mum on holiday, much love to you and Terry and we hope to see you tomorrow x
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RIP My Cousin Mary. So many wonderful childhood memories. x😢x
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Ahhh this is a wonderful pic, thank you Rita, We look forward to seeing you love Nicola & Alex
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Sleep peacefully Maria and be with Peter once again.
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So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts are with the family. She was a lovely lady and I have many happy memories from family meets and all the cousins would be together.
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My dearest friend x
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Me, Maria and Doreen in Cyprus x
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I love this picture of you all, thanks for sharing it Marilyn x
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That’s a beautiful picture x
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A Lovely Lady
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Our thoughts are with your family .Remember happy times when our children were growing up.
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Me, Maria and Doreen in Cyprus x
Us messing around in a Photo Booth.
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