Shaila Burchell (28 Feb 1968 - 15 Nov 2019)

In loving memory of Shaila Burchell, who sadly passed away on 15th November 2019.

To her family and friends Shaila had a way of lighting up the room, with her infectious and sometimes cheeky smile.

Shaila was passionate, strong willed and determined, something she took into her work and her family life.

Regardless of the challenges she faced, Shaila was always so warm and generous; ready to listen and provide a shoulder to lean on and a warm embrace.

She could also have a stubborn streak, something that held her in good stead with her fight against cancer. She never gave up and always remained positive, fighting to the very end.

Shaila leaves behind, her beloved son Jake, who was the apple of her eye, her pride and joy. Jake is a testament to his mother, a thoughtful and loving young man who will make his mother proud.

She touched the lives of so many, who will remember her with so much love.

We know that Shaila wouldn't want us to be wrought with sorrow and pain but would want us all to remember her with the joy and colour she brought to our lives.

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- My Journey’s Just Begun -

Don't think of me as gone away
My journey's just begun
Life holds so many facets
This earth is but one
Just think of me as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years
Think of how I must be wishing
That you could know today
How nothing but your sadness
Can really go away
And think of me as living
In the hearts of those I touched
For nothing loved is ever lost
And I know I was loved so much

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