Sad Times.

So…my Mum passed away on the 19th of December. My sister, youngest brother, Will and I were with her when she left us. She was in palliative care so was heavily sedated but happily she died at home which is what she and I always wanted. We will miss her terribly, but it is some relief that she was ready to go, not afraid to go and is now at peace.

It is not the best time of year, well, when is it ever really, to lose a parent. The last few days have been a blur making funeral arrangements and notifying people. Will and I are getting away for Christmas, to walk by the sea and hopefully clear our heads a bit. We hope you have a great Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

This year’s epistle will be delayed for awhile.

Margaret Allen

28th September 1935 - 19th December 2025