| Location | Musselburgh |
| Age | 68 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 31/05/1940 |
| Date of Death | 01/06/2008 |
| Visitors | 3,313 since 27/09/2008 |
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My Mum was one of the most amazing people in the world, she was better known as Betty Boo to those
who knew and loved her. She was so much more than a mother to me, she was my best friend. She loved
her family very much, especially my Dad Ken, they would have been married for 50 years come 14th
March 2009. She was Mother of 3, Grandmother of 6 and Great Grandmother of 4 beautiful boys,
Kerr,Charlie,Morgan & Mikey. The family will never forget how she tried to make her death as
painless as possible for all of us by making us laugh as much as possible despite being in the most
excruciating pain. She will live on in all of us! We miss her so very much.
Excited
Well 50 years ago today was your last day as a single woman. You must have been so excited at the thought of getting married to the love of your life, your soul mate, my Dad! You had been together for so long and despite people thinking you were both too young, nothing was going to stop you becoming husband and wife! Your marriage was a true fairy tale, childhood sweethearts together forever. Best friends, soul mates to the bitter end!
I need you to help Dad get through tomorrow, he isn’t coping very well. He misses you more than words can express and can’t stop crying when we are together. He needs you to help him cope as you always have from the day you met him – (forever ago!)
We all love and miss you very much xxxxx
1 Year Ago
1 year ago my whole life fell apart! It was a year ago today that we where told that you had Cancer. I just can’t believe that you are gone, we where given so many different opinions from surgery with a possible cure to chemo and radiotherapy with a 2-5 year life expectancy to nothing. I will never forget how brave you where, Dad and I where on the floor, but not you, you held you head up high and took it on the chin. I know you where devastated, however you wouldn’t let anyone see that. You where so selfless, all you could focus on was us and you helped us so much right to the end. I am so proud to say that I am your daughter; you taught me so much throughout my life. You taught me how to love and respect myself as well as others; you taught me how to be a good Mum, Grandmother. You taught me how to hold it together in troubled times and how to look at life through the eyes of others. You taught me so much Mum, but the thing is, I’m not through learning yet, “everyday is a school day”, as you used to say! Who is going to teach me now Mum? I miss you so much; it rips at my heart each and every day! xxx I will adore you for eternity xxx your ever loving Daughter Elizabeth xxx
Harder and Harder
Why does it seem harder and harder to cope as time goes by? I thought it was supposed to get easier! I just can't explain how much my heart aches for you Mum. I miss you so much, everything about you. Even when we didn't agree on something you would always make sure I was alright, you would call me later in the day to make sure I wasn't upset. I feel so empty without you in my life. I would give my right arm just for one little cuddle from you. xxxx My Mum, My Best Friend, My Life xxxx
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I've Been Sick
Hi Grandma,
I have been off school all week as I have been very sick. I had to go to the doctors and he sent me to the hospital as they thought I had appendicitis. It turned out that I had a virus that had the same symptoms as appendicitis so they sent me home. I am feeling better now and want to stay at my friends house. Tell Mum to let me please Grandma. Mum and Dad are going to a party and I don't want to go.
I love and miss you very much. I think about you in my bed and see you in my dreams alot. You are my special Grandma.
Love from Mitchell xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Candlelight Glows In Memory
A candlelight glows in memory,
Of the love we still hold.
A life that touched so many,
Treasured gifts as memories unfold.
Our eyes well up with tears,
As we try to be strong.
Yet throughout our remaining years,
For their love we will long.
If we could just remember,
The Lord reaches out His hand.
He'll walk with us forever-
Help our hearts to understand.
Trusting Him to take our sorrow,
Faith He will see us through.
Will guide us towards tomorrow,
Filled with His blessings too.
So honor your precious loved one,
With the candlelight a glow.
Knowing your healing has begun,
As your teardrops gently flow
LOVE GLORIA
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I'm writing this from heaven, where I dwell with God above.
Where there's no more tears or sadness, there's just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy because I am out of sight
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
And I will stay beside you, every day, week and year
And when you're sad I'll still be there to wipe away your tears.
When you think of my life on earth and all those living years
Because your only human their bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain
Remember there wouldn't be flowers unless we first had rain.
I wish I could tell you of all that God has planned
But even if I were able to, you wouldn't understand.
When your going down the street and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps and only half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentle breeze or wind upon your face
Remember it's only me with a loving and soft embrace.
love always GLORIA xxxx
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Wow
Hey Betty,
Can't remember if I ever thanked you for letting me into your family the way you have. Was out with them all at a Race Night at the Coopers on Sat night. Liz sponsored 2 races on our behalf and it felt great seeing your wee girl "running so well with ball"
I went with her and Ken to Gavins send off. Now I see how you got on so well with them. I was even more flattered when I introduced myself to Verna and she said she know me from things you had said to her.... thankyou Betty, it meant I was no longer a stranger at a funeral. As Liz said, she is some brave lady!!
The Wow was last night and a movie with so much meaning. It featured you and Liz.... so much meaning, so much depth, so much emotion. It was the most moving film i've ever seen. Liz and John had been to see it before me and I can't begin to imagine what an emotional roller coaster that must have been for her. I had tears running down my face for most of the movie!! The Film was the Curious case of Benjamin Button!! Have a word with St Peter and see if he'll let you and Gavin go see it.... take plenty kleenex!!
As you know my first tattoo was of two interlocking "Humming Birds". They are symbolic to me at so many levels but they have taken new significance after the movie.... Wow... think I'll have to watch it again.
Gotta go work. You're always in my thoughts... hard not to be though, as I look at you every day in the guise of your daughter.
D xxx
Our Lives changed, the very moment you passed away.
We couldn't stop it; there was nothing we could say.
You've touched our lives so deeply to a point you will never know,
We try to think about you when we are feeling down and low.
Sometimes when our day gets hard we will think about your beautiful smile
And if we listen hard enough we will hear your voice after a while.
It's you who give us a reason to go on with our day,
And now if we want to see you we'll bow our heads and pray.
We catch ourselves looking for you still, in the halls and at the front door,
But when we call your name there is no reply any more!
We never thought a day would come where we would be apart,
God has you in his keepings, we have you in our hearts.
Life will go on, but never will be the same,
Your beautiful smile is gone, but it will always remain.
You're our angel from up above.
You'll always be missed, but most importantly... loved.
Just one more minute, God, is all we ask- why can't you give them back;
It seems like such a simple task. We guess people are right when they say God only takes the best,
We know enough now that you're peacefully at rest.
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