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Doreen Barbara Howard (26 Jan 1936 - 29 Jan 2024)
Funeral Director
In loving memory of Doreen Barbara Howard who sadly passed away on 29th January 2024.
She was daughter to Eric and Gladys, and sister to Sheila. She was a loving wife to Ron for 68 years. She was a much loved mother to Pearl, Lesley, Deborah and Sharon, grandmother to Billy, Alice, Alex, Charlie, Tom and Kim, and great grandmother to Bertie and Edie.
She was a voracious reader, often with multiple books 'on the go' at any one time. She loved art, in which she had a real talent, beginning with sketching the 1950s Hollywood stars she admired. She rekindled her artistic talents later in life, joining an art club, and her work was exhibited at the Hall Place gallery.
She loved gardening and her multiple hanging baskets were beautiful. They were her pride and joy, entailing the need for her daughters to 'take care of them' when she went on holiday.
She loved swimming and cycling into her 60s and 70s. She also joined Belvedere Social Bowls Club, after being introduced to the sport by Ron. She threw herself into it and ultimately won cups and trophies and became Secretary of the club. The Club became a huge part of Doreen and Ron's life, with them playing most weekends and going on tours all over the UK and abroad. They made many important and dear friends at the Club with whom they have stayed in touch to this day.
In summary, Doreen was a wonderful, intelligent, interesting, determined, funny person who was loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
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A great charity to support as so many of us could be affected in our later years x
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It was a pleasure knowing Doreen even though it was only for her last couple of years, your family did you proud Doreen with a beautiful service and tribute to their much loved wife and mum xxx
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The service on Wednesday was a sad occasion but also a fitting tribute to a lovely lady. Memories of Doreen will live on. Sending love to all the family.
Terry & Caroline Hyland
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The service on Wednesday was a sad occasion but also a fitting tribute to a lovely person. Memories of Doreen will live on. Sending love to all the family.
Terry & Caroline Hyland
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What a lovely tribute to my sister you girls have done her proud .Bought back many happy memories of Doreen and also the many laughs we had together.Iwill miss you very much rest in peace Doreen you will never be forgotten love Sheila and family xxx
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Such a lovely service for your dear Mum.
Love to you all
Hayley & Dave xx
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Dementia took a part of you away from us too soon. I hope you are in peace now Mum. D xx
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It was so sad to say goodbye to you yesterday Mum. All your family and friends were there and I hope we did you proud. I will miss you every day. Love Deborah x
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Your lovely Service yesterday bought back many memories of times gone by when we were all a lot younger. Sleep well Doreen, you will never be forgotten.
Love Sue, Eddie, Linda & Ian. xxxx
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Preparing to say our final farewell tomorrow has given me the chance to reflect on what a full and enjoyable life my mum had and to see photos of her in her 'glory days' has been a real joy. I will miss sharing moments with you mum but know that you are now at peace. All my love always Lesley xx
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Hi Lesley you won’t know me but I have only just seen that your mum died back in Jan. I worked with her at Barclays and she came to my wedding in 1988. I loved her. She was my fb friend and noticed she wasn’t in there today. You can message me on fb under Karen Smith or email me on Karensmatter44@gmail.com My maiden name was Karen Smith. I crochered a baby blanket for your eldest. Love to you and your family Karen Smith
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It was a pleasure to have known Doreen and I remember meeting her and Ron for the first time. Memories too of the lovely day we all shared together Christmas
2022 at Wellbrook Road, Doreen, Ron and I made a good quiz team! Thinking of you all.
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At Holland gatherings, Doreen always greeted me with a lovely smile and always asked after Tom, our son.
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I will always remember playing loads of board games with Doreen,and visiting her at her home where she was very welcoming.
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Doreen was my friend and we shared a passion for gardening and Sunday lunches. I will miss her.
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Dear Mum, Thank you for everything you have done for us over the years. I will miss you so much but I am happy that you are now at peace. All my love, always from Sharon xxx
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Rest in peace Doreen x
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Thank you so much Christine. It is so kind of you to make a donation. xxx
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