Doreen was our lovely neighbour and friend, she was the first person to welcome us to Selston. We loved to hear her stories, especially regarding our home, next door where she lived as a child. Doreen was a pleasure to spend time with, always so interesting, kind & such a gentle lady. We pass on our sincerest condolences to all the family, we know she'll be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.

My first memory of my Aunt Doreen was when packages would come in the mail at Christmas time. I received a book of fairytales from her that is probably 70 years old now. I treasured that book. I looked at every page every story. It is now brown on the edges and fragile, , but I loved that book. I also remember when I brought my children And my husband to England and we had our eleven”s on the lawn. Auntie Doreen.gave us cookies and tea and it was so memorable because of where I was and the experience. She became the matriarch of the family outliving Joyce, her sister and my mom Marion, her cousin. But the three always considered themselves to be sisters. My mother‘s life with Doreen and Joyce was intertwined in my life as she told me tales of all of the dances and adventures. Aunt Doreen was a happy person. She was always laughing and easy-going. God bless her and her surviving members of the family, especially Julie.. Stephanie Anderson.

When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom-filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little – but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me – but let me go. Let me Go by Christina Rossetti (excerpt)