Lynn Drakeford

Lynn Drakeford (5 Jan 1956 - 11 Mar 2020)

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In loving memory of Lynn Drakeford who sadly passed away on 11th March 2020

Lynn, you had such a hard start in life. A heavier cross to bear than most with your learning disability. Being away from us in the early days. I remember Mum and Dad asking if we wanted you to come back home to us. The answer was simple; ' Yes' . That’s where you belonged. Life with you was never dull as I grew up. You always looked out for us, as a big sister should.

You endured the loss of Geoff, Dad and then Mum. She was your rock and stability. Inseparable and loyal to one another through thick and thin. Then that stability was shattered, when in July 2017, Mum was taken into hospital with Alzheimer’s Disease.

You left the family home and neighbours, but took your memories. Wonderfully, you achieved Supported living and independence. Mum passed away during your time at Albert Ball House. As one life ended another had begun and continued to blossom ;yours. We were all, and continue to be so proud of you. Seeing your beaming smile and wave from your flat window was priceless. That I shall miss as well as your unconditional generosity and kindness.

Now you are reunited with Mum your soul mate, Dad and Geoff and all your family that have passed.

Good night, God bless Lynn.

Your loving brother, Ant X

Donna Neave donated £30 in memory of Lynn

Dear Lynn. I remember you from many times when I was younger and thankfully got the chance to see you again in February with Ant when you came to see mum. You were the kindest and most beautiful soul. Always bringing a smile to peoples faces. Mum truly loved you. I used to sit week after week when mum lived at home listening to your conversations with mum on the phone and she'd come off and say " our little Lynn" with such affection. Rest in peace sweet soul with all those gone before ❤️

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  • Hi Donna, beautiful words. Lynn was fond of Auntie Dot and you. She often asked about you both .I was so glad that she got the chance to see you both again in February. She will be watching over us all. X

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Lorraine Hopkinson wrote

HI lynn where do I start to begin.
You're life has been protected by mum and dad who wrapped you in a bubble to keep you safe from harm however it also prevented us from getting to know the real person who you really was after loosing mum and dad you started to shine and the real you came out.
You proved what you could do and it made us feel so proud of you the other person you became I was proud to be part of that life and i will miss you today and always i am only to sorry that it was cut short .
Take care Lynn so proud of you and i am glad i was you're sister and you were mine.

Keep shining the brightest star in the sky .
Will keep sending your love through to us and we will send you ours.

Reunited with Dad Mum & Geoffrey x ❣❣❣❣

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  • ❤️ Beautiful x

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  • Lovely words Lorraine. X

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Rebecca Edwards donated £10 in memory of Lynn

Love Olivia x x

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Olivia Hopkinson wrote

To lynn my heart was broken after you died and it still is broken keep a eye on me and
Keep me safe and when you were in my
Life I smiled at you love Olivia xxx

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Rebecca Edwards donated £3 in memory of Lynn

Love Elle'-mai x x

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Elle-Mai Hopkinson wrote

To lynn
I love you your awesome
Love Elle'-mai

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MARTINE HOPKINSON wrote

Lynn, all I can say is that I am extremely proud of how you turned your life around over the last few years. Your strength came through for what must have been the most heartbreaking times of your life. You cared & loved for us all from the heart & I will miss you so much. I know I didn’t see you that often & i am truly sorry for that. Never will I forget the shouting as soon as I saw you or the rolling of the eyes, fun at the fair with mum & the girls. Goodnight & god bless Lynn, forever in my heart, all my love mart x x x x

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  • Beautiful words Martine. X

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Martine Hopkinson donated £20 in memory of Lynn
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David Hopkinson donated £10 in memory of Lynn

Where do I start - still can’t believe your gone - I only saw you a few days before where I held your hand in my car and told you everything would be ok - it still hurts knowing that I won’t be coming to pick you up to take you to Gary and lorraines house on a Sunday where you used to wait for me outside your home in your yellow rain jacket and holding your bag - but now I know you are at piece and with grandad, grandma and Uncle Geoff - I will miss our chats in the car - you never deserved anything but love and you definitely got all that with your family - me and the girls will miss you so much - we all love our aunty lynn and that will never change - david, olivia and mai nai xx

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  • Lynn was ever so grateful of your help and kindness David. I knew she was fond of the twins. Heartfelt words David.

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Gary Hopkinson donated £20 in memory of Lynn

A lovely woman who will be sadly missed God bless you.
Gary

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Lorraine Hopkinson wrote

In memory of my dear sister Lynn x

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Lorraine HOPKINSON wrote

My dear Sister Lynn who slipped away March 11th.
Thank you for being my sister will miss you.
Reunited with Mum Dad and Geoff .
Sleep peacefully love you always from your loving sister Lorraine x ❣❣❣

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