I can’t believe that just 11 weeks after standing up here reading a eulogy for Dad, I am here doing the same now for Mum. Her dramatic decline in the space of just one month caught us all by surpise, she seemed so well. So as I did for Dad, I want to spend a few moments remembering what was so special about Mum. Mum was born in 1934 but could pass for someone 10 years younger, both in looks and outlook. She was an early WAG having caught the eye of my Dad when he played for Manchester City, but sadly there was no money in football at that time. She was also a gifted pianist, baffled us all with her knowledge of short-hand and amazed us with the speed at which she could type, talk and look out of the window at the same time. When I think about Mum I marvel at her courage and determined spirit to battle her way through whatever life threw at her with a joke and a smile. She was never short of a witty remark to lighten the atmosphere and make people laugh and had a cheeky sense of humour as many of you here know. She was also kind and caring and as a Mum only ever wanted to please and protect her family. Her caring nature also extended to animals, especially those that barked or miaowed, or had fur. She was devoted to them and often said that the reason she loved them was because they were easy to take care of and didn’t answer back like people. Another passion of Mum’s which bemused us all was washing up. For some bizarre reason she loved it and her disappointment was evident if you beat her to it She loved singing and dancing to modern music and mastered the computer and internet in her 60’s to become a silver surfer. Mum was very easy to please, and enjoyed simple pleasures such as going out for a meal, gardening or doing her crosswords. She loved her family and looked forward to us visiting. I will never forget the beaming smile on her face when 3 years ago, I told her I had a boyfriend, after 9 years of being single. She was beside herself with excitement for me. She was, quite simply, amazing and the way she battled this cruel disease was truly inspirational. If you could cure cancer by sheer willpower and determination alone she would have knocked it on the head within 24 hours. Having 2 bouts of major surgery in her mid 70’s did not faze her at all - and she astounded her surgeons by halving the amount of time they expected her to stay in hospital, but then as we all know, Mum was not keen on Spanish hospitals. I’d like to thank everyone here for all the support they have shown Mum and Dad over the last couple of years as they battled together. Everyone at MABS has been fantastic and Stevie and Mick are 2 of the best neighbours anyone could hope to have. You went the extra mile for them on many occasions and I know they appreciated it very much To me she was a loving and caring Mum and I could not have asked for more. She taught me to live in the moment, not to worry so much and to enjoy life to the full. I’ll miss her cheeky smile, raised eyebrows and the little jokes she emailed through to me. I am very privileged to have had such an inspirational Mum. She battled hard for 2 and a half years, completely selfless and unbeknown to us put her own health problems aside to look after Dad in his final weeks. Ultimately this cruel disease defeated her as it did Dad, just weeks later. They were devoted to each other for 59 years and it seems only right that they are now reunited after being apart for just a short time. When she stood here in this church just 11 weeks ago, I heard her say to Dad “I’ll catch you up.” Well I hope now that they have found each other and perhaps Mum is caddying for Dad on the golf course. God bless you Mum and thank you for so many beautiful memories, your spirit and hopefully your strength will live on in me.