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In Loving Memory Of: Barbara Taylor Bradford May 1933 - November 2024 91 Years Old British-American Novelist Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Barbara Taylor Bradford OBE (10 May 1933 – 24 November 2024)[3] was a British-American best-selling novelist. Her debut novel, A Woman of Substance, was published in 1979 and sold over 30 million copies worldwide.[4] She wrote 40 novels, all bestsellers in England and the United States. Barbara Taylor was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England[5] to Freda and Winston Taylor. Her father was an engineer who had lost a leg while serving in the First World War.[6] She attended a nursery school in the Leeds suburb of Upper Armley alongside the writer Alan Bennett.[6] As a child during the Second World War, she held a jumble sale at her school and donated the £2 proceeds to the "Aid to Russia" fund. She later received a handwritten thank-you letter from Clementine Churchill, the wife of Prime Minister Winston Churchill.[7] Her older brother Vivian died of meningitis before she was born. She later described her mother as having "put all her frustrated love into me."[8] Her parents' marriage is fictionalized in her 1986 novel An Act of Will.[6] In her youth, Barbara Taylor read Charles Dickens, the Brontë sisters, Thomas Hardy, and Colette.[9] At the age of ten she decided to be a writer after sending a story to a magazine. She was paid 7s 6d for the story, with which she bought handkerchiefs and a green vase for her parents.[6] Taylor Bradford's biographer, Piers Dudgeon, later uncovered evidence that her mother Freda Walker was the illegitimate daughter of Oliver Robinson, 2nd Marquess of Ripon, a local Yorkshire landowner who employed her mother, Edith Walker, as a servant. Dudgeon informed Taylor Bradford that her grandmother and Ripon had had three children together. After some hesitation, Taylor Bradford allowed Dudgeon to publish this information in his biography.[6] Although initially angry at Dudgeon's discovery, she later said that "I came round. There's no stigma now."[6] Her grandmother later spent time in workhouses,[6] which Taylor Bradford explored in the ITV television series Secrets of the Workhouse (2013).[10] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Barbara Taylor Bradford 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Lesley Ann Horne 20 January 1962 - 21 January 2021 59 Love you more Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: 💗 🦋Lesley Ann Horne🦋💗 20.01.62 ~ 21.01.21 Who better than myself to write my life story, as I remember it. I'll try not to waffle on too long. In 1962 I was born in Celtic road, Deal. In my nans house, in the front bedroom. We called my nan mother as she was the hub of our families. I was the second born to my parents, Cyril and Elizabeth Ashby. My sister Dawn was two years older, then came Lorraine and then my little brother Christopher. I remember my childhood being a happy one, we didn't have loads of money but we never went without. As I grew up I spent a lot of time at my nan, mothers house. As my mum was in and out of hospital with an ulcerated leg and dad was stationed away a lot. But mother showed me so much love and care that I always said I wanted to be her. Especially cuddly, and years later I got my wish to be a cuddly nanny. I attended St Mary's school, moving to St Edmunds in Dover then moved to deal secondary making loads of friends along the way. I met Billy at the tender age of 12 years so yes it progressed to puppy love and then at the age of 17 I was given the most precious gift of our daughter Nicola in 1979. We went on to have my one and only son Jason in 1982. And although my relationship did not last with Billy as we both got together too young we remained firm friends and his family will always be my family, they always treated me as one of their own. It was difficult raising two young children on my own I was overwhelmed with love for my Nicola and Jason and I would've gone without for them they were my world. I then met Trevor, my soulmate, who took my children on as his own. He had two children of his own so we became a family. I have always seen his two daughters as my own, Louise and Suzanne, having weekends and family holidays. In 1988 we were blessed with our own daughter Stephanie, which made our lives complete. Holidays was always our passion and we would be off traveling the world. In 1991 Trevor and I married and it truly was the happiest day of my life. In 1995 I found out I was pregnant with our daughter Samantha, something we had not planned, but when she was born she was the apple of her dads eye and we was both so happy. She was spoilt by her brother and sisters. Sadly in 2007 our Samantha was killed in a RTC. Losing a child is not something you recover from, she was only 11 years old and it broke our hearts in two. I did not want to live anymore and my body started to shut down, but thankfully our FLO, police officer Nev, got me back on the merry go round as he said I have to live for my remaining children. I returned to my job at Ripplevale school, but life was not the same. Sadly after a year Trevor and I parted, not because we did not love each other, he was always a good husband and father, but our grief took over our world and we separated. However I still class him as my soulmate as I never found the love that we shared together, I think I knew I never would. In 2010 I married Phil. He was always a joker and never took life seriously. Our marriage did not last long but I don't regret meeting Phil as I felt I would never smile again and definitely not laugh, but the joker he was he brought me back to life and made me laugh and smile so thanks for that Phil, no regrets. I have had many jobs through my life, whispers shoe factory, bar work, Haffendons, schools, children in care, care worker, night shifts, anything that fitted into me being a good mum to my children. In 2010 I took on my greatest role as a foster mum to Tracey. I was never ready to stop being a mum so taking on a 12 year old girl who was challenging and had attitude, was hard to say the least. But we grew to love one another and she will always be my special daughter. I went on to foster Jordan, Tyler and many respite children. Not forgetting Bradley who moved in with me in 2016. He has always been hard work, but living with me for years we get each other. Sadly in 2018 I was diagnosed with bowel cancer and had my bowel removed, and got Winnie, my colostomy bag. I did not care about having a bag, I was just happy my cancer had been removed and I was alive. However in 2019 on a yearly check it was found to have mastated onto my liver and I was told it was secondary cancer and they was unable to remove or cure. My world fell apart as I was not ready to leave this world, cancer is so cruel. I have really put up a good fight, attending hospital appointments, chemo appointments, infections and anything it threw at me. In 2020 cancer has gone into both lungs, but I continue to fight. I know my body is getting weaker but I won't stop the fight. But obviously by listening to this, my life story, then the cancer has won the war, but I beat the battles! My whole life has been my children and my amazing grandchildren. They are all I have lived and breathed for so : Nicola, Jason, Louise, Suzanne, Stephanie, Brandon, Jordan, Ryan, Dylan, Cooper, Sienna and my baby Kobe. Also extended family of foster children and grandchildren and Suzanne's and Louise's children. I promise you I may not be visible to the eye but I will never leave you and I will watch over you all! Always and forever! My work on earth is done and I need to go up and get lots of cuddles off my Samantha, my mum and mother. Please don't be sad, think of me with a smile. I will be at peace and reunited with the ones I love, so don't feel sad for me and live your life to the full. Until we are all reunited. Sorry I do talk a lot, anyone that knows me knows that. I'm not saying goodbye, just till we meet again. Before I sign off I would like to thank everyone who helped and supported me through my cancer journey, Nicola, Kirk, Ja, Natasha, Stef, I would not have got this far without you, love you so much! My amazing family and friends. The afternoon lunches, texts, phone calls, coffees, all meant so much to me and helped keep me strong and fighting so sending you all my love, hugs and kisses. Off on my next journey now so all look after one another and please give my children and grandchildren extra hugs. Thank you. Love always and forever ❤️ Lesley ❤️ Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Lesley Ann Horne 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Hamilton road Cemetery, Deal, Kent Memorial Created By: Her Loving family

In Loving Memory Of: John Prescott May 1938 - November 2024 86 Former MP and Deputy Prime Minister Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: John Leslie Prescott, Baron Prescott (31 May 1938 – 20 November 2024) was a British politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and as First Secretary of State from 2001 to 2007.[citation needed] A member of the Labour Party, he was Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston upon Hull East for 40 years, from 1970 to 2010. He was often seen as the political link to the working class in a Labour Party increasingly led by modernising, middle-class professionals such as Tony Blair and Peter Mandelson, and developed a reputation as a key conciliator in the often fractious relationship between Blair and Gordon Brown. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: John Prescott 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Dan Hollister 18/07/1995 - 07/06/2024 28 Years Old #Forever28 Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Dan was loved by everyone who met him, He just seemed to be able to make friends wherever he went. He lived in California for nearly 3 years and he fell in love with it, It changed him for the better and i will always feel a connection with him there. He is missed by many and its still hard to think we will not see him again. There is so much more i could say but all i can say for now is, Dan we love you and miss you and lots of lives will never be the same again without you. We will carry on in your honour. Love you Dan xxx Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Dan Hollister 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: South Bristol Cremetorium Q187 Memorial Created By: Karen (Mum)

In Loving Memory Of: Veronica Salter June 1963 - December 2017 54 Years Old Mother, Sister, Daughter and Auntie Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Veronica was our mum. She was always the life and soul of the party. Mum to Steven, Victoria and Tony. Sister to Richard and Andrew. Grandmother to George, Harry, Emma, Tommy, Lottie, Eli and Talia. Originally born in Croydon London, Veronica moved to Haverhill in Suffolk in the early 70's as a part of the overspill era. Veronica worked as sewing operative manufacturing soft play areas for children with special needs. My favorite memory of my mum was when we were on holiday at a caravan park with my brother and sister. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Veronica Salter 00:00 / 05:07 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Steve Harris

In Loving Memory Of: Bob Love December 1942 - November 2024 81 Years Old American Basketball Player Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Robert Earl "Butterbean" Love (December 8, 1942 – November 18, 2024) was an American professional basketball player who spent the prime of his career with the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls.[1][2] A versatile forward who could shoot with either his left or right hand, Love later worked as the Bulls' director of community affairs and goodwill ambassador.[3] His "Butterbean" nickname dates back to his boyhood when he was fond of the legume.[4] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Bob Love 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Grace Louisa Barnes 2nd December 2012 - 5th December 2022 10 With a smile as precious as the one Grace wore she will stay in our hearts for ever more Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Grace was the most precious little girl with the biggest heart Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Grace Louisa Barnes 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Wilmslow Cemetery Memorial Created By: Grace’s family

In Loving Memory Of: Timothy West October 1934 - November 2024 90 Years Old English Actor Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Timothy Lancaster West,[1] CBE (20 October 1934 – 12 November 2024) was an English actor and presenter. He appeared frequently on stage and screen, including Coronation Street as Eric Babbage, EastEnders as Stan Carter, and Not Going Out as the original Geoffrey Adams. He was married to the actress Prunella Scales. From 2014 to 2019, they travelled together on UK and overseas canals in ten series of Great Canal Journeys. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Timothy West 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Soldiers killed in conflict ​ - ​ ​ "Loved By all, Remembered By Many, Cherished Forever" Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: This memorial has been setup to commemorate any soldiers lost in combat throughout WW1, WW2 and each conflict since. Thank you for your service. Gove but never forgotten. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Soldiers killed in conflict 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: June Spencer June 1919 - November 2024 105 Years Old English Actress Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: June Rosalind Spencer, CBE (14 June 1919 – 8 November 2024) was an English actress best known for her long-running role as Peggy Woolley in the BBC Radio 4 soap opera The Archers. Spencer played the character from 1950 to 1953, and again from 1962 to 2022. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: June Spencer 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Quincy Jones March 1933 - November 2024 91 Years Old American Record Producer Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Quincy Delight Jones Jr. (March 14, 1933 – November 3, 2024) was an American record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer.[1] His career spanned over 70 years, with 28 Grammy Awards won out of 80 nominations,[2] and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992. Jones came to prominence in the 1950s as a jazz arranger and conductor before working on pop music and film scores. He moved easily between genres, producing pop hit records for Lesley Gore in the early 1960s (including "It's My Party") and serving as an arranger and conductor for several collaborations between the jazz artists Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. In 1968, Jones became the first African American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "The Eyes of Love" from the film Banning. Jones was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on the 1967 film In Cold Blood, making him the first African American to be nominated twice in the same year. Jones produced three of the most successful albums by pop star Michael Jackson: Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), and Bad (1987). In 1985, Jones produced and conducted the charity song "We Are the World", which raised funds for victims of famine in Ethiopia.[3] In 1971, Jones became the first African American to be the musical director and conductor of the Academy Awards. In 1995, he was the first African American to receive the academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. He is tied with sound designer Willie D. Burton as the second most Oscar-nominated African American, with seven nominations each. In 2013, Jones was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the Ahmet Ertegun Award category.[4] He was named one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century by Time.[1] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Quincy Jones 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Teri Garr December 1944 - October 2024 79 Years Old American Actress Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Terry Ann Garr (December 11, 1944 – October 29, 2024), known as Teri Garr, was an American actress. Known for her comedic roles in film and television[5][6] she received nominations for an Academy Award, and a British Academy Film Award. Garr was raised primarily in North Hollywood, California. She was the third child of a comedic-actor father and a studio costumer mother. In her youth, Garr trained in ballet and other forms of dance. She began her career as a teenager with small roles in television and film in the early 1960s, including appearances as a dancer in six Elvis Presley musicals. After spending two years attending college, Garr left Los Angeles, and studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City. She had her breakthrough appearing in an episode of Star Trek in 1968.[7]: 61–64 Garr was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her comedic role as an acting student in Tootsie (1982). She is also known for her roles in Francis Ford Coppola's thriller The Conversation (1974) and drama One from the Heart (1982), Mel Brooks's comedy Young Frankenstein (1974), Steven Spielberg's science fiction film Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) and Martin Scorsese's black comedy After Hours (1985). She also acted in the comedy films Oh, God! (1977), Mr. Mom (1983), Dumb and Dumber (1994), Michael (1996) and Ghost World (2001). Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Teri Garr 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous