We had visited Gill Seddon on our return along with Geoff and were concerned when she was taken into hospital for surgery for Gaul bladder issues. We were utterly devastated when complications set in and she sadly passed away on 16th February.
Gill had been a major part of our collective upbringing. We holidayed as a group of families together in south Wales. Gill and Geoff's tent was always the party tent and everyone was guaranteed a welcome. Whitesands Bay was a kind of mad festival, with an ever changing cast of characters. Every year themes were similar, Sea-kayaking , surfing, fishing ,climbing, lots of drinking, fires on the beach, endless games of Gin-Rummy.
It is difficult to state how important Gill was in all our lives particularly all our children's lives..
For my part when I die I would be happy if I find myself walking up to the top of the field, open the door to the party tent, crack a can and settle in for a game of Gin Rummy, I know that Gill would already have the kettle on......
Jubilee calling...............
It is fair to say that Lynne and I were shocked to the core at the news, Geoff's youngest boy had just produced (along with a big input from Naomi ) their first grandson , which Gill had delighted in, below is (from left to right) Tom, Ruby, Helen (looking shocked) Brian (cuddling Ruby) Alex and Geoff
As is probably evident from the black ties this was the occasion of Gills funeral, but it was far from a sombre event, it was a true celebration of a life lived largely for others and was fantastically well attended. of course in the spirit of Gills life it got a bit silly, but I don't think she would have minded.
Hopefully we gave her a great send off
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