Beverley Ann Widdows (12 Oct 1945 - 12 Feb 2021)
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- Location
- Southend crematorium Sutton Rd Southend on Sea SS2 5PX
- Date
- 19th Mar 2021
- Time
- 12pm
In loving memory of Beverley Ann Widdows who sadly passed away on 12th February 2021
Beverley’s Eulogy
Beverley was born on the 12th October, 1945. Her place of birth was Hemsworth, Yorkshire. It was rumoured that she was born in a pub called “The Beverley Arms” that served Beverley Ales!
My first recollection of seeing Beverley was when we both were about 6 or 7 years of age. Like most families, Beverley’s was being re-housed post war.
Her family, Mum, Dad, David, Beverley, Suzanne and Georgina were to move into No.1 Brenley House near Guys Hospital. Geoffrey and Dean, the two younger brothers were born later. The Pocknell home was very close to the bike sheds and swing park and being on the ground floor, their front door was always open.
On her first day at Snowsfields School. Beverley was given a note from her Mum and Dad to take her siblings to school. David had already been seen running of to school with his note! That probably was a fair indication that in the future her life would be dedicated to looking after children! Beverley made lifelong friends at Snowsfields especially with Shelia Hayter and Patty Collins. She loved being Shelia’s mate because Sheila was smart, had lovely hair ribbons and Shelia’s parents always treated her so well.
Beverley made it quite clear that children would always be a big part of our life together. We are lucky enough to have three terrific sons Jon, Paul and Joe, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild and three marvellous daughters in law.
When we were living in South London we were registered as ‘Foster Carers’ for Lewisham Borough Council and this went a long way to fulfil Beverley’s love for looking after and caring for so many children.
Today, there are many parents, with their children that Beverley looked after, who wanted to be here, and it seems to me that Michelle Brown here with us today is a representative for all of them.
Beverley kept in touch with so many of the children and their families and many have become very close friends. We were able to travel the world for quite a few years, but there were times, particularly far from home, far East Australia etc… when Beverley would almost be fitting to get back to the “kids”. Particularly when our first granddaughter Lily and grandson George, were born it was a race from the airport to get to see them first.
Moving to Shoeburyness was a great move for both of us and with Beverley working at “Little Fishes” was an official “God Send”. It became a life changing event for the both of us and certainly brought us closer to enhancing our Christian Faith.
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Thank you for your friendship and kindness over the last fifty years, Bev. I always did and always will look up to you. Love from Bob and Jan.
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We will always remember the wonderful times we enjoyed at cricket matches in the 1990s as we all got together on a Sunday afternoon. So many families together enjoying each others company. Beverley was a lovely caring woman who never had a bad word to say about anyone. No surprise that her and John brought up a lovely family. Deepest sympathy to you all.
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In memory of the beautiful kind and loving lady who was Beverley Widdows. Love to you all from the Skinner’s.
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Thinking of you all and so sorry for your loss.
Remembering Beverley and so many happy childhood memories.
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Like the glint in your eyes and the warmth in your smile, an additional Twinkle now in the sky. Loved Then, Now & Always. I'll miss your gorgeous hugs, but know I'll get double as you radiate through John's looonngg arms...of course that's when we can hug's galore again! Thank you both for being my foster Mah & Pah. MB...Kiss, Kiss.
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Like the glint in your eyes and the warmth in your smile, an additional Twinkle now in the sky. Loved Then, Now & Always. I'll miss your gorgeous hugs, but know I'll get double as you radiate through John's looonngg arms...of course that's when we can hug's galore again! Thank you both for being my foster Mah & Pah. MB...Kiss, Kiss.
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An additional Twinkle in the Sky. Loved Then, Now & Always. MB; Kiss, Kiss.
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Sending Our Love and Thoughts to all the Widdows Family. It Was a pleasure to have known her and we enjoyed being in Beverley’s Company. A Very Special Lady. XXXX
Love. Daren, Shirley, Lauren, Alan, Sue & Paul
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Our Sincere Condolences to the Widdows Family.
Lots of Love, The Sandy’s
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Our sincere condolences to All the Widdows Family.
Lots of love The Sandy’s
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Rest in peace Beverly... you was the kindest, most caring person I have met and we all miss you so so much. You will forever be in our thoughts.
Love Holly, Tony & Kids xxx
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Beverley was such a special and beautiful friend. She meant so much to our family and will be greatly missed by all of us. Our Love & our thoughts are with John, Jon, Paul and Joe and all the family xXx
Jacquie, Bill, Kate, Emily, Alice & Families
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To Beverly,
May you rest in piece, forever and ever, Amen .
Love from Lisa and Tucker XXX ❤
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Sending our love, thoughts and prayers to John, Jon, Paul, Joe and all the Widdows family
God bless Beverley, may you rest in eternal peace
From James, Jeanette & Dylan xxx
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Thinking of you all and lovely Bev at this sad time . Lots of love Nick, Kelly and Phoebe xx
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Sending lots of love to you all , and thinking of lovely Bev at this sad time. Lots of love Nick, Kelly and Phoebe xxx
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Beverley was such an important person to our whole family and will be missed terribly. We are all blessed to have known her and our lives were brightened by her. Love as always to you all. xxx
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Such an important person to our whole family, she will be missed so much. Despite facing many challenges, I never heard Beverley complain. We are blessed to have known her and she brightened our lives. Love to you all. xxx
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Sent with much love from Claire, Louisa & families xx Rest in peace lovely lady xx
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