For my friend, June...

[Lie-in King]

Hello to everyone. I apologise in advance if this is too much of a “downer” but I’m fed-up, need to speak & this is the only site I use.

My good friend & neighbour of 13 years - June - passed away last night, aged 79. I’ve never heard a bad word said about her by anyone & if she had a bad word for anyone, no bad word would pass her lips. She was an “old-fashioned” lady.

She was stalwart in our community – a member of the church; sports club secretary; lift-giver; charity-donator, friend to everyone & much more - had knitting been an Olympic sport, she’d have won the gold for Britain every time!

I’ve just realised - I often had to reset her TV & video recorder & the idea of using a computer really frightened her, so this small memorial on the “Web” (!!) will, I hope, make her laugh.

This was never going to be a comprehensive obituary, but I hope it’s enough to convey how much June will be missed by her family & friends.

I’m off to help rehouse her budgie right now, so will not be able to reply for a while, but thank you for the chance to be able to post this & for your time & attention.

Lie-in King ♥

[sandyRoe]

I think she was lucky to have such a nice neighbour and good friend in you L-I-K.

[jackthehat]

Such lives are the cornerstones on which must of what is best about society is built.
A respectful "farewell" to, June.........and consolations to you L-i-K on the loss of your friend.

[milliezoe]

You have my sympathy I had a similar situation last november she was 98 and still very active could not bring myself to enter the property when she had no been seen for over a day got the police to do it she had just returned from a cruise on the med and died the next day still miss her !!!

[lucca]

She sounds like a terrific woman and I bet she was very chuffed to have you as her neighbour. Big dose of sympathy.

[AB Editor]

Sorry to hear the news Lie-in King.

She sounds like one of the good ones.

Sympathies.

Spare Ed

[marval]

Very sad news for you, she sounded like a very good friend and neighbour. My sympathy to you and her family and friends.

[sara3]

she sounds like a star, lie-in-king, you were lucky to have known each other x

[Lie-in King]

Thank you all for your kind words. I'm not going to mark a "Best Answer", simply because it doesn't feel right to do so.

I'm fielding phone calls, so can't reply as promptly as I'd like to...

[askyourgran]

Sorry to hear your bad news, June was lucky to have you as a neighbour,she seems to have led an active and useful life. RIP June.

[Mamyalynne]

Oh your Maj, my heart goes out to you, she sounds truly wonderful and you will of miss her dreadfully.

Trapped in the glorious years
within the memory of belief, lost of all grief.
Take the reasons,
which once seemed so clear,
but never mind, you have nothing to fear.
For you my friend will be, forever young,
Forever in the heart of memories.

Lost in the glory of all time,
the wisdom was there within that smile,
You see you could have told us,
there within lies the mystery.

So shed a smile, and grin a tear,
For you my friend, will be,
Forever young, Forever young.
Forever in the heart of memory,
We see not through or misery.
Forever young, forever young.
There's a new angel tonight

[lslowry]

it's nice that you had such a good neighbour,lie in king. I was in a similar situation some time ago and know how you feel.

[sanden]

Its a very difficult time for you, and as you will see, a lot of us will be thinking of you and your lovely friend June. Some people give so much and she will be very much missed by so many people judging by your comments. Take care.

[Lie-in King]

:-) Thank you mamya! She was - & I know it doesn't make much sense - real?

I'd not seen this poem before...

[Lie-in King]

...And thanks to Islowry & sanden also :-)

[divegirl]

Sleep tight June xxx

[tamborine]

so sorry you're grieving your neighbor June LIK; enjoy your memories of her and know she appreciated your assistance.......am sure she's smiling down at this thread from her satellite ;)

[boxtops]

We feel for you, Lie-in King - at times like this it's nice to know that others understand. I hope you find budgie a good home too, I know you will do that last thing for your good friend and neighbour.

[MustangLady]

sending you and her family/friends my condolences, she sounded like a lovely lady and she was lucky to have such a kind and considerate friend & neighbour in you too. God Bless !

[JMR27]

I'm sorry to read your sad news L-i-K. Take care. judy x

[Greedyfly]

I wish we all had a neighbour like June, she sounds lovely. I am sure she appreciates the memorial. R.I.P June.