We have donated to the children’s trust. Our daughter Mia worked with Mel and always spoke such kind and loving things. Your family is in our thoughts xx
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Melanie Gunner (11 May 1980 - 21 Sep 2024)
The Childrens Trust
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- Location
- Bletchingley Golf Club Church Lane Bletchingley RH1 4LP
- Date
- 22nd Oct 2024
- Time
- 2pm
In loving memory of Melanie Gunner who sadly passed away on 21st September 2024.
Melanie was born on the 11th of May in 1980 To Joan and Paul Longworth. She grew up in Grove, Wantage with her sister Allison and her brother Christopher. She had a happy childhood, with family and friends at the centre of everything.
After finishing school, Melanie followed her dream and trained as a children's nurse in London. From 2003-2017 she worked as a children's nurse at Guys and St Thomas' (Evelina London Children's Hospital). It was during this time she met Matthew. After a short 5 year 'courtship' they married and moved to Earlswood. This is where they settled and had three wonderful children; Daisy, Charlie and Oliver.
From 2017 Melanie moved Jobs to Maple unit at the Children's Trust, where she continued her career as a children's nurse.
Melanie made the most wonderful friends, throughout every step in her life. She was loyal, caring and fun.
As a nurse Melanie had a positive influence on too many lives to count, colleagues, patients and their families.
As a daughter, sister, auntie, niece and cousin Melanie was always the one who would light up the room.
As a mum and wife, Melanie was our everything.
Melanie shone.
If you knew Mel at any point during her life, or want to come to support any of the family, you are very welcome to join us for Mel's funeral/reception. All are welcome.
There is no dress code - if you feel comfortable wearing suits/dresses, please feel free to but there obligation. The church is a short walk up the hill from Earlswood train station (car parking is on local streets). The reception is a 10 min car journey away.
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Dear Matt and your beautiful children,
There is nothing that words will never be able to convey on the devastating loss of your beautiful Mel.
I’m thinking of you all and Mel‘s parents , family and friends at this most dreadful time . Mel was stunning, beautiful, kind ,gentle and every other lovely thing you could think of .
I will always remember Mel with love and a smile and I will be forever grateful to have met her .🙏 My love and hugs to you and the children Matt . all my love, Carole xxx
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Sorry I couldn’t be there today Mel, you and your family have been in my prayers and thoughts. You were an amazing, dedicated, compassionate paediatric nurse. We had lots of great night shifts together at ELCH, our jokes, sad times ,good times and great takeaways, I’ll remember you forever. Rest in Eternal Peace 💖💖💖
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I have great memories of working and partying with Mel from Guys to Evelina, from The Roadhouse and The Swan! Mel was a wonderful nurse, her compassion shone through at all times. Thinking of Mat and their children at this sad time and sending all my love and strength. I'm sorry I can't be at the funeral but I shall be thinking of her and all those she left behind, and will raise a glass to her when I can.
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Loved working with Mel many years ago at the Evelina we did a-lot of nights together and she would always make me laugh talking about her family holidays to Disney land they always sounded like the best holidays, full of fun and laughter and i hope that all those lovely memories will bring you comfort sending you all love ❤️ love Katie xx
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It is so hard to comprehend that Mel is gone. We worked together at the Evelina and she was one of the best, of the kindest nurses I worked with. She always managed to smile and to keep her cool … even during the most stressful shifts. I am so so sorry for Matt to lose his soulmate and for the children to lose their mummy. Grief is love with no place to go …. Keep strong. Sending lots of love.
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Our Beautiful Niece Melanie with Auntie Mare and Auntie Kacks! XXX
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