Margaret Gallagher (nee Fleming) (15 May 1937 - 5 Apr 2020)

So sorry for your loss. One of the loveliest woman I had the pleasure to meet. Many a good chats and laughs we neighbours had together. She always called me her wee nurse. As I nursed her late husband. Shine bright like a Diamond Margaret.🙏🌹

THE TRAIN OF LIFE

“At birth, we board the train and meet our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side.
As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant i.e. our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of your life.
However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.
Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum.
Some, however, will go so unnoticed that we don’t realise they vacated their seats.
This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells.
Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves.
The mystery to everyone is: We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down.
So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are.
It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.
I wish you all a joyful journey.” Unknown

As an End of Life Doula, it is my honour to be there on the train of life for the part of the journey that occurs before the station arrives.
To be able to assist the person to step down at the right time.
To provide the support and guidance that enables the doors of the train carriage to open and an easy step onto the station platform to occur.
To enable the person to stand on the platform and wave the train of life goodbye.
AND
To also offer support to those on the train to relish in the beautiful memories left in the empty seat and to say goodbye as the train of life continues its journey.

From May, Shona & Stephen

To a wonderful friend with the most loving heart will love in my heart forever safe in Gods Arms Goodbyr Dear Friend gone but not forgotten x

We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mum Margaret.

She was such a gentle and kind lady who was so easy to love. I will always remember her beautiful welcoming smile and the endless stories she had to tell. She was truly one of those people filled with grace and dignity. I feel humbled to have been a small part of her life.

May we join with everyone who knew your Mum in wishing you peace, strength and comfort, as you face this very sad time.

With love and affection.

Carol and Kelvin Dray