RIP Muriel xx
Dear Muriel
You have been part of my life twice, with a long gap in between. I am not directly related to you, but am the niece by marriage of your older sister Mary. I remember you first when my grandma, Ethel Hollingworth, stayed with you and Bill at Marsh, and I used to visit her there. You and Bill were so kind to her in her last years. That is over 40 years ago.
Then a couple of years ago I visited you with my cousin Joy, who was visiting from Spain, and since then we enjoyed many lunches out together. You loved the carvery at Ainley Top and sometimes we would get your favourite milk ice cream from Dixon's at Lockwood on the way back.
I loved to hear your stories about your long life and how you became a part of the Hollingworth and the Weaver families. You spoke so fondly of your family and grandchildren, and had very happy times with Bill. Your memories of early childhood were heart breaking, and a part of history; your mother died due to a gall bladder operation, followed by your father soon afterwards as a consequence of the 1st World War. So you were orphaned at only 6 years old and went to live with relatives. Juliet, your granddaughter has since told me that you were away in hospital being treated for diphtheria when your mother died, and came home to find her gone. But you went on to find some happy times in life.
I will remember you with great affection. I send my best wishes and condolences to all your family.
With love
Linda
So many happy childhood memories of holidays spent at your and Bill's house in Overton and Hook. Sorry we didn't keep more in touch after I came to Spain, but José Antonio and I loved visiting you whenever we went to Yorkshire and greatly enjoyed hearing your stories about our family. Lots of love from the Lorente family.
RIP Great Grandma. Love Phoebe. X
RIP Grandma x
RIP Grandma x
My beautiful guardian angel, I love you so much and miss you every single day. My little angel it was always such a pleasure to come and see you and spend a few hours with you listening to your little stories and running errands for you. If I could only turn back the clock and spend one more day with you and say a proper good bye. At least now you are at peace, the day god took you he gained so an amazing angel. Keep on flying high and keep on smiling. I hope I can make you proud. I love you so much grandma X
I cared for Muriel at White rose House and it was my absolute pleasure to do so. Her smile lit up any room she was in. My deepest condolences to all the family xx
The first time I met you when I came up with Juliette, I was astounded as you already had a framed photograph of me on your shelves - and I hadn't even met you before: that was fast work! I have ,many fond memories of our outings - and I remember your chuckle too! Rest peacefully now... lots of love, Andrew xxx
I will always remember the memories and laughter that we always had when we visited and how I had to bow down to you to give you the biggest kiss, those memories will never change. You may have been my last grandparent but for that I have memories.
So I bow down to you one last time, Rest In Peace Gramdma xx
A rose for a special lady xxxx
Rip Grandma you will be missed so very much. I will always remember your cheeky smile and laugh. Fly high ❤️️xx
RIP Mum. Gone but never forgotten. I will always miss your smile. X
With all our love from Freda and the Hollingworth family. x x x
This message was to be read out to Muriel while she was still at White Rose House:
Please tell her I've been missing her and what a pleasure it's been to know her Scarr Green hasn't been the same without her and we all miss the lottery and the card table So disappointed that she didn't get to win a lovely prize from Take a Break or Chat magazines I'll always think of her when I look at them Send all our love to her .
This message was to be read out to Muriel whilst she was still at White Rose House.
Hello grandma
We are thinking of you here in Hereford and sending so much love to you tooIm remembering all the good memories we have had over the years with you and grandad. Its hard to imagine the baby of the grandchildren is nearly 50 and going grey cant believe it myself . Hope Julie isnt talking to much were all typical weavers can talk for hours . Anyway everyone is good and well here. So get some rest its your time now to take it easy and think of yourself. dont worry about anyone . Lots of love Allison and Keith xxx
I always remember the brilliant park as well behind the house with the horse that went backwards and forwards and the triangle metal frame that swung in a circle.all the cactus in the green house in polystyrene cups and we used to bring some home too.I always thought you lived in a bungalow till I got bigger . Think it was because it was level at the back and high at the front and we used to sleep downstairs weavers a bit weird too with great imaginations xx
This message was to be read out to Muriel whilst she was still at White Rose House.
Hi Grandma
Just to let you know we are all thinking of you ️
I have so many happy memories of my visits as a child to yours and grandads house , I remember being excited to visit and sad to leave , I know it sounds silly but I remember one time getting to stay over & after bath time having pink milk and cookies I dont know why I remember this so vividly I do remember being VERY jealous that Julie got to stay with you both and I had to go home your big house was the best for hide and seek if I remember right Juliette
We are all thinking of you Grandma sending love and big hugs
Suzanne , Niall , Amy and Grace xx x and not forgetting Big Dog Diesel
Muriel made me welcome when I started working at Scarr Green Close and I still think back at all the events and activities she was involved in.
Also all the work she carried out for Crossroads where I know she loved volunteering.
Muriel was very kind to my Mum who also lived at Scarr Green Close.
Of course all Muriels friends here send her their love.
Sends her love.
This message was sent by Renee whilst Muriel was still at White Rose House:
With love from Renee. x x x
This is a message from Babz which was going to be read out to Muriel whilst she was still at White Rose House:
Please tell Muriel that I love her very much and it's been wonderful to have such a wonderful and caring friend.
Lots of love x x x
All my love, God bless. x x x x x x x x x
Dear family of Muriel Weaver,
We would like to offer our condolences on the death of Muriel.
We know her as a strong woman as she has reached an old age.
In 1970 we came to England for a year to learn the English language.
Filip was working as a student in the Damart headoffice in Bingley.
Filip went to Muriel and Bill to live in their house in Shipley.
José would come from the Netherlands after 6 weeks.
In the meantime Muriel put an advert in the paper to look for a home for José as an au pair
They found a Leeds address in a Jewish family with 3 children to look after, which we appreciated very much.
I have had good memories on both of them, specially about the decent funny jokes of Bill and also the explanation of some English expressions.
After that very interesting year, we have always kept in touch with them by sending Christmas- and birthday cards.
They have visited us in the Netherlands on a few occasions. Later, after the death of Bill, Muriel only came to visit us once.
We have visited her many times, when we came to England and we were always warmly welcomed.
We continue to remember fond memories of her.
With regards and love from,
José and Filip
I'm sorry that I couldn't be with you when you passed dear Grandma but you are always in my heart and will remain there forever. x x x