In loving memory of Lindsey Geraldine Welch (nee Tate), who sadly passed away on 29th March 2018 after a long battle with Ovarian Cancer.
Lindsey was born on 4th June 1953 in Taunton, one of four daughters to Peter and Hazel Tate. She grew up in Cheddon Fitzpaine, attending North Town Primary School and then The Castle School for her secondary education. As a young girl, she was a cadet in the St John's Ambulance Service, and a budding dancer and ballerina. She always enjoyed outdoor pursuits, and would often spend many hours in her youth cycling around the countryside near her home and visiting Hestercombe House and Gardens with her sisters, where her father was the Assistant Divisional Officer to the Somerset Fire Brigade, based there at the time.
Lindsey had a variety of jobs as a young lady, but eventually settled on a career working at Barclay's Bank in Taunton. It is here that she met her future husband, Norman. They eventually got married and had one son, Joshua, at which point she gave up work at Barclay's Bank to be a full time wife and mother.
Lindsey loved the South West, and many happy family holidays were spent down in Cornwall. She also enjoyed walking up on the Quantock Hills, as well as visiting local towns and villages, particularly if they were by the sea! She also enjoyed travelling further afield, and went on many lovely family holidays to destinations across Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East, to name but a few.
Lindsey was a truly kind, selfless, genuine and loving individual, who would always put the needs of others before herself. She was glamourous and stylish, as well as always being cheerful, positive, optimistic and resilient, despite the health problems that life threw at her. She was extremely popular, and was taken far too soon. She will be missed dearly by all those who were fortunate enough to have known her.
Lindsey is survived by her husband, Norman, her son, Joshua, and her three sisters, Annabel, Pauline and Alison. Her funeral will take place at Taunton Deane Crematorium on Friday 20th April 2018 at 1130. Lindsey requested family flowers only for her funeral, but anyone wishing to make a donation instead, please donate to the Beacon Centre, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, who cared so diligently for Lindsey in her final weeks.
Norman and Josh would be very grateful if any of Lindsey's family and friends could upload any memories, anecdotes or pictures onto this site, to provide a fitting and lasting tribute to her, which they can then have printed as a memorial book to Lindsey.
My darling Mum, thinking of you on your 71st birthday ❤️ Dad and I miss you so much. I wish you were still here, I miss all of our chats and I miss spending time with you. I would do anything to have the opportunity to see you again. All my love, Josh xxx
Thinking of you often, particularly this your birthday week. You used to love all your cards and presents and birthday celebrations! We remember all those good times. xx
My darling wife, today is the 6th anniversary of the day you were taken from Josh and I.
It has been incredibly difficult to understand why and to deal with.
I miss you so much, that sometimes everything seems pointless. I miss your laughter, companionship and unconditional love. I look forward to being with you again one day my darling.
All my love, Simon xxx
I think of you so often but particularly at this time of year, when things were really difficult for you six years ago. You are so missed by us all and you would be so very proud of Josh and how well he is doing in his career and Simon too who keeps such a tidy home and is an excellent cook!
Our days out together stick in my mind, how we loved a coffee and a shop.
Thinking of you.xxx
Dearest Mum, Happy 70th Birthday!! Dad and I miss you so much still, and think about you all the time. We often reminisce over funny stories from family holidays and from growing up. Wish you were here with us to enjoy life together. All our love ❤️ Xxx
Happy Birthday Linny. Am thinking of you today. You are very missed by us all but I have lots of great memories of our times together.xx
Happy 69th Birthday Mum! Dad and I met up with Annabel and Phillip today and we had a lovely lunch at The Ivy in Exeter to celebrate your birthday and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. You would have loved it there. We all miss you so much. All our love X X X
Dearest Mum, I can’t believe that it’s been 4 years today since you passed. Dad and I think about you every day and often share the wonderful memories that we have of you. We both miss you more than ever. All our love, Dad and Josh x x x
My Darling, one of the last things we did together was in summer 2017 when we visited Abbotsbury Gardens with Josh and Katie. It was a beautiful day and we had a wonderful time. I miss our days out and trips around the South West.
Dearest Mum, thinking of you today- I can’t believe that it’s been 3 years. I don’t know where the time is going. I miss you as much today as the day you passed away- life is so cruel and unfair sometimes. At least you didn’t have to suffer in hospital during the COVID pandemic- it would have been unbearable not being able to see you or hug you. Dad and I had a drink for you this evening as we always do- we both wish so much that you were still here. Please continue to watch over us; we love you so much. All my love, Josh x x x
Happy Birthday dear sister. So many happy memories of you. You used to love your birthdays and we had such good times together. You are so missed.
Annabel and Philip xx
Puerto Pollensa Majorca 1987. We thought we were going to Portugal, but ended up in Majorca, where we had a wonderful time, enjoying the weather, the food and cycling around the Island. Very Happy Days.
My darling Lindsey, I miss you as much today as I did the day we first started dating. You were the most wonderful wife and mother. Could you have been a better wife? Not in a million years. Could I have been a better husband? Absolutely!! You are in my thoughts every single day and will be till we are reunited.
I love this photo of us both on holiday in Turkey in 1997/98- its one of my favourite pictures of us! Love Josh x x x x x x
My darling Mum, thinking of you on your 71st birthday ❤️ Dad and I miss you so much. I wish you were still here, I miss all of our chats and I miss spending time with you. I would do anything to have the opportunity to see you again. All my love, Josh xxx
Dearest Mum, Happy 70th Birthday!! Dad and I miss you so much still, and think about you all the time. We often reminisce over funny stories from family holidays and from growing up. Wish you were here with us to enjoy life together. All our love ❤️ Xxx
Happy 69th Birthday Mum! Dad and I met up with Annabel and Phillip today and we had a lovely lunch at The Ivy in Exeter to celebrate your birthday and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. You would have loved it there. We all miss you so much. All our love X X X
Dearest Mum, I can’t believe that it’s been 4 years today since you passed. Dad and I think about you every day and often share the wonderful memories that we have of you. We both miss you more than ever. All our love, Dad and Josh x x x
My Darling, one of the last things we did together was in summer 2017 when we visited Abbotsbury Gardens with Josh and Katie. It was a beautiful day and we had a wonderful time. I miss our days out and trips around the South West.
Puerto Pollensa Majorca 1987. We thought we were going to Portugal, but ended up in Majorca, where we had a wonderful time, enjoying the weather, the food and cycling around the Island. Very Happy Days.
I love this photo of us both on holiday in Turkey in 1997/98- its one of my favourite pictures of us! Love Josh x x x x x x
A lovely photo of us Mum at my graduation ceremony from university. I can't believe that it has been a year today since you passed-away. I miss you and love you so much. Josh x x x x x x
My 29th birthday, our lovely meal at the Monkton Inn. I am missing you this year Mum, its just not the same without you. All my love, Josh x x x x x x
I can't believe that this was your last Christmas Mum, and that it was a full year ago already- Christmas Day 2017. We miss you so much and will be toasting your memory over this period. Take care my dearest Mum. Love Josh Xxxxxx
Dearest Mum, I can't believe that it has been 6 long months since you passed-away from your dreadful illness. Dad and I miss you more and more everyday. Christmas is definitely going to be very hard this year. I hope that you are looking down on us. Xxxxx
Happy belated birthday to my darling Mum, who would have been 65 on 4 Jun 18. I hope that you had a wonderful day, wherever you are. We celebrated your birthday in style, and raised a glass of your Christmas Bollinger Rose to you. With much love, Josh x x
Soaking up the sun in Majorca - Lindsey had just found out she was expecting Josh
Always so glamorous - Puerto Pollensa, Majorca
We weren't very good on skis, but had a blast on a plastic bag!
Tobogganing in Salzburg!
Holiday in Salzburg
April 2017 - Lindsey, Norman and Josh looking great outside of Trull church
November 2017 - Josh's return from a 7 month deployment to Iraq - such love!
Glastonbury Abbey, August 2017 - I am laughing so much thinking about this photo. Lindsey and I laughed throughout this concert as Brian Wilson unconsciously played the keyboard. Meanwhile, Norman and Josh showed their love for him right at the front.
Summer 2017 - Being spoilt with a lovely lunch at Lindsey and Norman's while Josh was away in Iraq.....sending photos to Josh to make jealous.
A lovely photo of Mum and I from about 10 years ago. She would have really enjoyed the Royal Wedding celebrations today. We miss her so very much. Xxx
Party time in Rochester Road
Lindsey and Pauline with my grandad in my back garden
Happy days in their back garden - Mrs Tate, Alison, Lindsey and me on the swing
Lindsey, Jeffrey and Pauline
Fun dressing up!
Happy childhood memories of Lindsey her sisters and I (Lin Hallett - Lindy Lou Hardwill)
North Town School
My dearest Mum and I in Olu Deniz, Turkey, 1997/1998
Hestercombe
Culmstock Beacon
Cricket St Thomas.
Sophie hoping for a morsel, not a chance with our boys!
My favourite photo of my beautiful wife.
Lin looking pretty in pink
All the girls on Exmoor 1966
At primary school
Longleat House about 1960
Lin, Pauline and Alison about 1955
Lin and Big sister
Dad, Lin, Pauline and Annabel at Buckingham Palace 1989
Lin and I had many happy occasions with our boys - this was taken after a swim with friend Daniel, then they did a few laps round the playing field . Lin will always be in our hearts. Al and the boys. Xxx
Me and my big sister! Always together and holding hands. Lindsey in Alison's hand-me-downs and me in Lindsey's hand-me-downs! Throughout my life always by my side and looking out for 'Paulus Donahue'. A wonderful, loving and caring sister. xxx
Lindsey and Norman at Abbotsbury Gardens in Dorset. Summer 2017
Lovely Lins x
Enjoying family celebrations !
Enjoying family celebrations!
Lindsey at a family gathering
Lindsey and her sisters
Lindsey & Pauline on a Summer's day
Lindsey and Josh at Passing Out Parade at Royal Naval College, Dartmouth 2010
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