Marjorie Lillian Ethel Griffin

Marjorie Lillian Ethel Griffin (7 Feb 1914 - 8 Aug 2018)

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Location
St Thomas The Apostle C of E Church Otley Road, Killinghall Harrogate HG3 2DN
Date
17th Aug 2018
Time
2pm
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MARJORIE LILLIAN ETHEL GRIFFIN - Aunty.
Born Saturday 7 February 1914

Second child of William Langmead Griffin and Ethel Maude nee Payne

Sister to Alec (1910-1999), Katy (1916-2006) and Betty (1920)

Qualified as a registered nurse in March 1937 having trained at The Miller General Hospital, Greenwich 1934-1937, Aunty spent the war nursing in South Africa. Returning to the UK she completed her Ophthalmic nurse training and became a Queen's nurse. She moved to Yorkshire to become District Nursing Manager for Harrogate and district.

Nurse, midwife, needlewoman, lacemaker, gardener, birdwatcher, bridge player and Scrabble fiend.

A long life, well lived; she was a rock and mainstay for nearly 50 years to her niece, great niece and nephew and great great niece and nephew and assorted family and friends.

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I was in this beautiful place this morning, I wish I had been able to be with you all..

I was in this beautiful place this morning, I wish I had been able to be with you all..

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Laura Keegan wrote

Thinking of you all today.. lots of love ...

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Zoe Main (nee Lloyd) wrote

It was good to read the obituary. What a life she has lived! Ever since Maggie and I first met at Ockbrook School at the age of ten, Aunty has been in the background of my life too. Over the years I have met her many times and I especially remember her (unsuccessful!) attempt to show me how to make lace with those lovely bobbins. I find it hard to imagine a world without Aunty in it. Bless her!

Alec and I will be attending the funeral and reception.

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Nancy Wade wrote

I wish I had known that Aunty worked in SA before I moved there all those years ago, I'm certain her years and wisdom would of been invaluable to me. God Bless to you and your family Lu and RIP Aunty xxx

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sharon youhill wrote

A women of substance. - RIP x

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Susie Heap (Clark) wrote

Miss Griffin was such a lovely lady. She had a delightful sense of humour, a fierce determination and a great depth of love for her family. I was very fond of her and always looked forward to visiting her. RIP Miss Griffin

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  • Auntie was such a lovely lady and I will always remember the fun days we had when she used to take us out for picnics and bird watching when we were young. RIP Auntie we will always remember you.

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Marjorie Lillian Ethel Griffin I was in this beautiful place this morning, I wish I had been able to be with you all..

I was in this beautiful place this morning, I wish I had been able to be with you all..