Anne S and I are hoping to attend the funeral - if anyone else is hoping to come, please let us know if you’d like to. It would be good to meet other bc friends.
So sorry to have only just read this sad news about Hilary as I’ve been away for a few days. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
Nicky x
I spoke to John, Hilary’s husband at the weekend - we had a very moving chat about Hilary and I explained how I have hospital appointments on Thursday, one of which at least I can’t alter without having a long wait for another appointment. He was so kind and understanding and said please think of Hilary at the time of the funeral. I told him about all the lovely comments on here and said I’m sure that LOTS of us will be thinking of Hilary on Thursday.
He also said that the celebration of her life in the summer is going to be a “Hilary-type party” For those of us who had the privilege of meeting Hilary, we can imagine how that will be - she was such a vibrant and sociable person and I’m sure the occasion will be a very special one
I am so so sorry to read this terrible news. Hilary was the first person to contact me when I joined the forum as we had both attended the same hospital for treatment. She was so helpful and kind, sincere condolances to her husband and family. Di x
Well,Celeste,Jinjan and I went to the very moving and emotional funeral in honour of Hilary yesterday. She was clearly dearly loved by family and friends and it was a fitting tribute to a very special person. The very moving words spoken by her husband were very poignant to us in the Bristol group and it wasn’t easy but we were glad to have been there.
We will miss you very much Hilary. Rest in Peace xxx
So sorry to hear about Hilary such a lovely bright fun girl I`m so pleased to have met you. My condolances to friends and family Ozzie
Am so glad that some of you managed to get to Hilary’s funeral on Thursday. It does indeed sound to have been a real tribute to her. I was at the hospital on Thursday but spent some time over the day thinking of her and the times we had met and spoken.
A truly lovely lady.
Kay
Still reeling from the loss of Hilary. Trying very hard to think positive - but so damn difficult. The funeral was indeed really moving, and it was clear to see how close their family was, and how much her children looked like her.
I’m glad that the order of service had a photo of Hilary on the back, so many of my friends have noticed this, and have described her so accurately, - you can see from her face and the way she dressed, how full of warmth and colour she was.
She spoke with much love about her family and on the day of the funeral they had the chance to publicly reciprocate, and they did so in such a loving and at times humourous way. She would have been proud.
Rest in peace Hilary - you will be much missed.