| Location | Bradford |
| Age | 97 years |
| Date of Birth | 3/1911 |
| Date of Death | 2008 |
| Visitors | 676 since 19/01/2008 |
| Creator |
Marjorie Woodhouse
11th March 1911 ~18th Jan 2008
Aged 96 in her 97th year
Marjorie was born in Birmingham on the 11th March 1911,and then moved to Sheffield at the age of 2 years,Marjorie then married her childhood sweetheart Albert Wilson, and became proud parents to Shirley...
Unfortunately,Albert passed away when Shirley was 12 with heart problems
Marjorie later married Jack Woodhouse...
They had many happy years living in Bridlington,then moved to Farsley Leeds
When they were holidaying in Exmoor,Jack took a turn for the worse and passed away
Marjorie then lived alone in Leeds,but everyday things became too much,
so after another fall and admittance to LGI,
It was decided that Marjorie would then move to Green Gables Residential Home in Lowmoor Bradford ,
Our Nan,looked so much better and settled in well
Nan,had 10 happy years living at Green Gables,all the staff at the home was brilliant and helped nan make it her home....
I cant thank them enough
XXX THANKYOU TOO YOU ALL XXX
Marjorie has one daughter Shirley married to Tony
Marjorie has 3 grandchildren Sue, Martin, Mandy
Great Grandchildren Andrew, Joanne, Kealie, Nichole, Jodie and Maxie
Great-Great Grandchildren Aiden, Paige, Josh & Ellie, Millie
Yeah! A BIG FAMILY!!
5 GENERATIONS OF GIRLS
Marjorie, Shirley, Sue, myself Joanne, Ellie
Our Nan Marj,is known to all family as Bun Nan/Bun Nanna!
When she visited us she would always bring Buns with her,so thats how she got her name!
Bun Nanna was a lovely woman who looked after us all,she was kind forgiving generous and loyal...
On Friday the 18th whilst i was at the stables,i received a call from Green Gables Residential Home,telling me that Nan was unwell and if i could go over to see her....
I knew it was her time to go..
I tried phoning Nan Shirley,but couldnt get through..
I then phoned my auntie Mandy and told her about the phone call...
Then after making arrangements to get there from Halifax my grandad Tony phoned me,i explained i was going over straight away and i would update them as soon as possible
I then went to let my husband Mark know,and make arrangements for Ellie to be picked up from school...
Mandy picked me up from my husbands work place and we went over to Green Gables...
As soon as i saw her..and i think i can speak for Mandy & Jodie
We knew Nan wouldnt make it through the night...
We took it in turns to sit and hold her hand...
Jenny who cares for poeple at the home,rang the doctor to see if he would visit our nan after surgery hours to let us know how she was getting on..
Dr Collins arrived just after 6pm, and checked her over and told us that Nan was passing away,but couldnt tell us when...
I knew then that Nan wouldnt last the night,they were alot of tears after hearing the news,but held strong for nan...
My husband arrived with Josh & Ellie,and at that moment i was`nt sure if the children would want to say goodbye,so they all went to my brothers house not so far away,so Mark could explain the situation...
My mum was at work at this time,so we couldnt get through to her...
I phoned my husband to let him know what the doctor had to say,and we decided Josh come and say his last Goodbyes,aswell as Maxie(Mandys youngest daughter)....
In between we spoke to Nan Shirley,and kept her updated all the time...
Andrew arrived,emotions were all over the place and Mandy finally got through to my mum...Andrew went to collect her and brought her to the home...
My mum walked into the room and said `Hi Nan!`
and for the first time all day Bun Nan opened her eyes and looked at my mum!
I asked mum if she`d sing `that` song what they always sang together
(WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL)
but,my mum couldnt...i understand why...
At this stage Bun Nan`s breathing had changed dramatically, and i knew it was`nt going to be too long...
Andrew and i were sat at the side of her holding her hands,and i was stroking her hair,telling her to stop fighting and she was okay as we were here with her...
Within minutes, Nan took her last breath...
I checked for a pulse with tears in my eyes,but i knew i wouldnt beable to find one....
I then asked my mum to check...
Then a carer came in and checked...but she had slipped away...
Goodnight Bun nan,untill we meet again...
My mum phoned nan Shirley to let her know that her mum had fallen asleep...
that broke our hearts,my mum had so much courage to make that call...
We all loved her very much,she had spark and fought to the very end
When she passed away to the Angels above she was holding my hand and my brothers,and were surrounded by her 2 granddaughters Sue and Mandy and our cousin Jodie...
Missing you already Bun Nan
Shirley & Tony
Sue & Mark
Martin & Janice
Mandy & Frank
Andrew & Jo
Joanne & Mark
Kealie & Jamie
Nicole
Maxie
Jodie & Frannie
Aiden & Paige
Josh & Ellie
Millie
Sylvia ~ Bridlington
Evelyn,Sandra & Dave & Family in Perth Austrailia
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Love you xxx
nan its me maxie x
ive been readin the paragraph that joanne wrote and i just fell in tears x
i just relised how much i'm missing you and how much i love you my bun nanna x
its christmas in 4 days but i won't be here i'll be in cornwall where my dad (joe fabian) lives now. so i'll say my christmas wishes now xx
merry christmas nanna spend it with the angels that look after you up there and i know you will watch over us all at christmas and i will say a pray just for you i hope you hear it because i love you that much i want you to know how much i love you and the best way is a pray so you take i easy and rest x
love you bun nana x
Sympathy
Hold on to what is good even if it is a handful of earth,
Hold on to what you believe even if it is a tree which stands by itself,
Hold on to what you must do even if it is a long way from here,
Hold onto life even when it is easier letting go,
Hold onto my hand even when I have gone away from you.
In Sympathy
So sorry for your loss. My nan passed away last year and it feels like my whole world has been taken away. My thoughts are with you. God bless. I hope you find this poem of comfort, as I have done. x
What is Dying?
A ship sails and I stand watching till she fades on the horizon and someone at my side says 'She is gone'.
Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all. She is just as large now as when I last saw her. Her diminished size and total loss from my sight is in me, not in her.
And just at the moment when someone at my side says she is gone there are others who are watching her coming over their horizon and other voices take up a glad shout 'There she comes!'
That is what dying is. An horizon and just the limit of our sight.
Lift us up, Oh Lord, that we may see further.
Hi Nan
Hi Nan,
sorry i was unable to make it today,ive been running around for a suit ect,finally found one now!
Im abit apprehensive about tomorrow,but im sure i`ll be fine x
Jodie and i going to read out a poem for you,i wont write it hear as i want it kept for you...hope you dont mind!
We are all meeting approx 13.15 at the Chapel of Rest and we`ll come in and say our last goodbyes...
Its going to be an emotional day...but with strength as a family we will get through...
Nan and Grandad have decided to stay at home tonight and drive up in the morning,im sure you will already know that
Andrew and Jo are doing the buffet,and will all go back there after your send off...
I know you would of liked that...
I have got you a photo of Mark Josh Ellie & I...It was took on Friday 15th June..Our wedding day in Cyprus...
Ok best go...got to get our clothes pristine for you tomorrow!
LOVE YOU NAN XXX
Hi Nan x
Hi Bun Nan,
Well i got back in time to pick Ellie up from school!
It was nice seeing you today,you looked at peace and you looked vey catching in your scarf!
Hope you like the photo of Millie,she is Kealies double ,dont you think?
Just going through some pics of Josh and Ellie as i type to give you on friday..
We have a wrote a poem aswell,i hope you will like it...
Right Nan i best go now,kiddies wanting there tea so i will come and see you tomorrow untill then god bless
Joanne xxx
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