Category Archives: Death

Eulogy to Deb: This is Ripley, Signing Off

Posted on August 30, 2015 by dolly61

The beautiful eulogy given by Beverly Edgington at Deb’s Funeral on 10 June, 2015, inspired by the words of remembrance of her friends, family and acquaintances, seems a fitting way to conclude the ‘Not Quite Ripley’ blog: Daughter, Sister, Aunty, … Continue reading →

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Deb’s Farewell

Posted on August 16, 2015 by dolly61

As spoken by me, Nic Cottham, at Deb’s funeral: I’m pulling up my Big Girl’s Pants, as Deb would say. I am also putting on my old lady’s spectacles. Deb used to say that I would need them too one day … Continue reading →

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A Celebration of Deb’s Life by Tiu

Posted on July 26, 2015 by dolly61

I would like to share with you here the beautiful words of remembrance of Tiu de Haan, the celebrant at Deb’s funeral which took place at Lytham Park Crematorium on Wednesday 10th June, 2015. I will also share the other … Continue reading →

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The Last Day and a Good Death

Posted on June 26, 2015 by dolly61

I’m Nic. I have been a close friend of Deb’s for fifteen years. For the last four, I have been one of the crew members on the Nostromo, if you will. I accompanied the protagonist as she lived with (don’t … Continue reading →

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