Dearest Grandma, I have had a mixture of feelings since that day I found out about your passing. Sad because you are gone but happy for years we had with you. Last year we all came together to celebrate your 90th, this year we have come together to celebrate your life. To say that you are the back bone of our family, would be an understatement. You were always so interested in what I, my brothers and my cousins were up to. As a Grandmother you were so present and involved in the lives of all your Grandchildren right up until your passing. You delivered some of us, you were there on our birthdays, at our graduations and weddings. You supported us. You encouraged us. I am grateful for the summers you spent at our house in London and particularly the times you and I spent at home, watching TV, eating Dairy Milk chocolate (your favourite), talking and eventually falling asleep on the sofa! You would ask me to buy you a new phone nearly every summer and I would joke about the amount of phones you had. I can’t help but feel like I took those times for granted, I wish I could spend one more summer with you. A lot of the what I have learnt from my Mum, I know she got that from you. In the same way you encouraged her to be independent and self sufficient is the same way that my parents have taught us to do the same. I will turn my tears into joy because Grandma, you lived an amazing life. Through your life and achievements, you have taught me to live to the fullest. I will continue to do that in honour of you. You leave behind a legacy of wisdom, strength and love. Love you always and forever ♥️ Lolade