JULIE CRAWFORD
1949 – 2014
It was a great shock to all her family and friends
when in early March Julie was diagnosed with
an inoperable brain tumour. She was given 2/3
weeks to live but managed a further three
months. During this time she enjoyed visits
from all and found time to buy shoes, clothes
and sample the odd bottle of fizz!
Julie and I arrived in Bighton in 1990 and she
immediately made friends with that winning
smile and immersed herself in village life. For
20 years she was the secretary of the Village
Hall committee, a regular contributor to the
Flower Show (undisputed hanging basket
champion!) and helped with teas at the village
fete.
and last but not least Dylan, she loved family
life. Generous with her time, it is safe to say that
without her support for me when we started our
business, it would not be where it is today.
I do not know anybody who was not enchanted
by her smile and her ability to see the best in
people. She was an accomplished artist and
skilled gardener, being wholly responsible for
the beautiful gardens at Maytree Cottage. My
job was to drive her to the garden centre and
pay the bill!
I would like to say thank you again for all the
help and support Joanna, Jemma and I
received from doctors, nurses, carers and all
the friends in the village and beyond who made
our lives more bearable during the nightmare
that started on 11th March. If you would like to
make a donation to The Brain Tumour charity,
you can, via Richard Steel in Winchester.
Thank you and God bless you Julie.
Devoted to our girls, Joanna & Jemma, and
later on to grandchildren Lydia, Isabella, Sophie
John Crawford
Churches Together in Alresford
BARN DANCE
in aid of the Save the Children project
'Build it for Babies' in Bangladesh
at Pinglestone Farm
13 September
7.30 - 11.00p.m.
The Woodsiders Ceilidh & Barn Dance Band
with Supper-in-a-Bun and a raffle
Tickets: £10 (adults) £5 (children 9 -12yrs)
(this event is not considered appropriate for children under 9 yrs. of age)
available from
Carol Beetham (732997) or Gail Straker (732438)
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