Our Darling Aunty Margaret

Our world will be a much quieter place without as much colour but you have left us with so many memories we will cherish forever. You are my Mighty Blue Boys companion and in a family of Swans supporters I was thrilled we shared our love of Carlton. Mum came from a big family yet you were the constant in our lives. I knew no other Aunty or Uncle as well as I knew you. There isn’t anyone else I could get away with giving cheek to and that is because you gave it right back.
You supported me so much by allowing me to live at your home for a year before I got married and then conveniently upgrading your furniture and white goods so that your previous ones could find a home at my new place.

Two years ago I became a Grandfather and your interest in Audrey and later Ottilie was never ending. You loved us sending photos to you and you thought they were gorgeous. I bet you said that to all your nieces and nephews about their children but you always had a way of making it sound like those words were just for me.
I wish I could have protected you from this accident and I wish more than ever that I could have got you through that following week so that we could take you home again. It wasn’t meant to be though because you had waited long enough to see Annemarie. It was time to let you go. Now you are reunited with her and Carmel and my Mum and Dad. Your world is now a happy world and that makes it easier to let you go.

We love you Aunty Margaret. Thank you for making this last Christmas special for us. We will save a place for you at next year’s Christmas dinner.

Love Mark, Trish, Jordyn, Nicole, Audrey, Kade, Erin and Ottilie
XOX

My dearest Aunty Margaret. There are no words to explain your loss but knowing you are with those you love goes someway to easing the pain. I will miss our chats that always began with Kellee Bellee how are you? And were often punctuated with “you cheeky bugger”. Till we meet again. I love you. Kellee Bellee

Dear Aunty Margaret

To be honest I am still in shock. Not my Aunty Margaret. This like to so many is a very hard time.
Yes she sure was one of a kind. With that loud voice you knew Aunty Margaret was coming. I’m sure when she made a haircut appointment with Meagan up the street she didn’t have to use the phone she would just open her screen door and call out Meagan haircut appointment at two on Tuesday please.
Like Mark and Kellee had said you silly bugger and giving her cheek was something I’ve heard and done all my life. Almost every call with her over here in America I’d give her some smart remark and she’d say boy when you come over next your gonna get a smack behind the ear.
I went over last year for her birthday as a surprise, no one knew I was coming and I’m so glad I did. We had a great time as usual, but of course she was missing Annemarie (as I was).
Aunty Margaret you are now out of pain and wherever Mum and Annemarie, Ivy and Norm and all your relatives and friends are in this universe you can all sit up there and look out for us like you have for me my whole life.
Words do not come close to how much I will miss you and when it’s my time I’m looking forward to that big hug, but I’m still going to nag you about smoking those damn cigarettes.
Love always,
Paul and Sue

You were taken too soon Aunty Margaret. We were so much looking forward to surprising you for your 80th Birthday in May. We know how much you would have loved being the centre of attention … well … you would have had to put up with it anyway. We do know though that you were devoted to your family and would have loved us all being there to help you celebrate such a special occasion. We are all so glad that we had the opportunity to spend last Christmas with you and a week of showing you the sights of Melbourne. We are consoled by the fact that you are now resting and free of pain. We will miss you greatly. With all our love, Kerrie, Ray, Michael, Kerryn, Evie, Patrick, Matthew, Kayleb and Lilly. xxxx Rest In Peace.

My Dear Aunty Margaret,
You left us way too soon. You were always very proud to be an Aunty, a Great Aunty, a Great Great Aunty and more recently a Great Great Great Aunty. You had an interest in all of our family, asking about everyone all the time. You loved getting the photos I would send you on your phone, but some how you would manage to delete them, not once but a couple of times, you and I enjoyed a good laugh about this.
We are all so grateful that we were able to spend Christmas Day with you and will celebrate your 80th Birthday for you.
We will miss you and never forget you.
Love you lots
Rest in Peace
Debra, Robert, Kylie, Arnaud, Samuel, Grace, Ben, Jess, Jessica and Tom xxx

Life and soul of Pilgrim Homes with a cheeky greeting for all. May she rest in peace. xx

Such a special Lady. Enjoyed the times we shared working together at Kodak.
Thank you so much for all the laughs,jokes and the wisdom you gave me.
Will never forget you.
Shine on always.
Leeola