Brenda Millicent Francis (13 Mar 1945 - 16 Dec 2016)

In memory of Brenda ❤️ Thinking of you all at this sad time xxx

Remembering Brett just makes me smile. Mushrooms cheese and apples spring to mind. Time in the caravan in Kent with the children young. Sunday lunch cooked in three pots. Never amazed me how a chicken could feed so many. Such lovely happy memories Fly with the angels lovely lady. xxx

To my dear friend Brenda, I'm going to miss you x

In memory of Aunty Brenda and Uncle Bill!!

Could not have wished for better inspiration growing up!!

Loved this special lady soooo much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

As a child, she touched my life in many ways. She was ALWAYS happy, wonderful and kind to me. ❤️❤️❤ ️I remember visiting Uncle Bill and Auntie Brenda, a lot! It felt like we were going to visit the sunshine, even when it was raining! She always spoke to us with 'my lovely' or 'sweet' at the end of every sentence - 'Hello, my lovely', 'Yes you can sweet' - always making you feel warm inside and smile.
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My memories go right back to the 'Francis Electrical' shop, near the fire station, in Greenwich, which later was converted to a front room, as part of their home, I suspect due to all the babies that kept on coming. There was always a new baby - either in her belly, her arms or the huge wooden high chair in the kitchen, and little ones weaving around her legs. 'Ankle biters' Dad n Uncle Bill used to call us all. Auntie Brenda always let me hold her babies, even though I was quite little myself when Donna was born. Her tipple was Guinness, back then, lots if iron in it, apparently.
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I remember sunny days out and picnics at Dymchurch Beach.
I remember their visits to us and the 'Camper Van' that we slept in, parked up outside Radnor Bridge. Fun times.
I remember going to visit their 'The Land' n staying in the Caravan there. We were so lucky, we had the whole Apple Orchard to play in, that's where I was allowed to help my Dad drive his car, even though I couldn't reach the pedals. Auntie Brenda n Mum were always in the little kitchenette cooking us all fry ups, or dinner, and making the tea. I made her a picture once, she put it up in that kitchenette and it was always there, on the wall, every time we went to visit. When 'Darling Buds of May' came on TV, it reminded me of our days at 'The Land' and of my Auntie Brenda. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
We didn't get to see them all so much when they moved up North, everyone was growing up n life got busy. I did take my children to visit her about 10 years ago. I'm so glad I did and that they got to spend some time with this Magical Lady of my childhood.
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Auntie Brenda was my absolute most favourite Auntie, and I have a lot of Aunties!
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I remember her with Happiness, Joy, and the Fondest of Childhood Memories, which I will Treasure, Forever!
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I'm going to miss you my friend.
I'm going to miss our hours of reminisicing laughter and tears
Remembering. "That's another fine mess you've got me into Stanley" brings a smile to
to my face.
Remembering. The lottery thumb, ' years later how we laughed about that'
Remembering. "How we'd laugh together, tears running down our faces'.
Remembering "You bringing in the crossword to do, in the hopes of winning £1000
Remembering. " How we could spend hours together, talking and laughing.
Remembering. "We had so much in common in our lives, both widowed, Children,
But we were both 'happy with our lot."
Remembering. "You always greeted me with 'Hello My Dear', with that lovely smile
on your face"
Remembering. "How on the phone you always finished with,"Goodbye Lovely"
Remembering. "How you spoke always of your children and grandchildren with so
much pride, your love for them all was unconditional, they were your
World, and they all in return gave that love to you. You bought them
up perfect, mostly on your own, they all have so much of you in them,
that gentle kindness, careing and considerate towards other people's
feelings, you don't need me to say ' there a credit to you.' but they are.
Then I think about your pain, how you took it all in you stride, trying so hard to keep it to yourself, how we planned when you came out, I would come and spend time with you. That day when you said, " I'm going to have to take this bed home," me saying, " then I'll have to sleep on the floor, because that beds not big enough for two people. How we laughed. I like everyone hated to see you in so much pain, didn't want you to leave us, and we all felt so helpless. I truly believe in the end your husband came to take you with him. And now you are together both happy.
I'll always remember so many things about our friendship, you were my dearest friend, the sister I never had. I'm going to miss you my friend. You know what ' we never had a disagreement all the years we knew each other. I clearly remember our first shift together., how we started at the home that first night, never met before, neither of us had ever worked in a home, " talk about the blind leading the blind" we laughed all through that shift, And never stopped laughing.
I just want to say "thank you for all the laughter and tears we've shared" thank you for being a true friend, for always being there, through good and bad times. And for being my friend. You have left behind so many wonderful memories your family will share forever, as I will too. I'm going to miss you.
Goodbye lovely.
RIP

Your mum was a lovely lady, we are thinking of you all and sending our love. We have made a donation to the hospice who I know did so much for you and your mum in those last weeks.

Lots of love
Angie,Ben, Harry and Amelia xx

Your mum was a lovely lady, we are thinking of you all and sending our love. Angie, Ben, Harry and Amelia xx

Your my was a lovely lady, we are thinking of you and sending our love. Angie, Ben, Harry, Amelia xx

Your mum was a lovely lady, we are thinking of you all and sending our love.

Lots of love Angie, Ben, Harry and Amelia

In Memory of Brenda Francis x

In loving memory of a true friend

In loving memory of a true Friend,
You'll be missed by so many.
Love from Ellen, Peter and Pat

I am sorry that I can't be at Brenda's service on Friday, but my thoughts will be with you all.
Love Virginia

In memory of a wonderful, kind and loving person.

Sending my love to all the family at this terrible time, love Georgina, Simon, Harvey and Harriet xxxxx

Thanks for the childhood memories and outings especially the circus all those years ago on Blackheath Common. Say hello to Mum, Dad, aunties Joan and Maureen and all the uncles Bill, Jimmy and John and not forgetting Nan and Grandad. Lots of love forever ?❤

Dear auntie Brenda, will be thinking of you on Friday, sorry I'm not there in person, but will be in spirit, have a lovely sleep and say hello to everyone of our family when you meet then, thank you for the love , joy and memories, lots of love always ❤️X

Thanking the Staff, for caring for our dear friend Brenda.

Rest in peace, dear Brenda, Hoping you've had a lovely reunion with Bill.
You'll be missed by so many,
We'll remember all the fun times, we had.
Love you
Ellen, Peter and Pat. xxx

Thank you for being a great nan , a great mum and a great friend to everyone, you might not be with us in real life but you will always be with us in our hearts, I love you xx

In memory of Brenda Francis, may she be in a better place.
Lots of love from the Woodwards.

Thank- you for all the care and support you gave my sister- in law Brenda Francis in her last days.

Brenda, you always made me feel part of the gang and I always loved when you came to stay. Your clever wit, your stories and your humour will be sorely missed. You're one of the most welcoming and kind people I've ever known and there's a lot of love in my heart for all of you. Will miss you dearly. My thoughts are with all the Francis's xxxx

Sending our love to you all. Xx

Nan u might not be with us in real life but you will always be with us in our hearts. I love you nan ❤️X