Auntie was always, and will continue to be, a part of me. She is in my soul and heart always. I will remember all our wonderful times together while growing up, and, most recently, catching up at the Otter on my trips back home. Auntie lifted everyone's spirit with her smile and giggle. She had a kind and inspiring knowledge of literature and animals. Such a caring spirit. I remember many holidays growing up when she came along and was definitely part of the family. Her love resonates through everyone she touched, especially my sister and I. We will miss her greatly; however her spirit continues through us all.

Noreen has been a name well known to us as a family throughout my life, as Noreen and my father went to University, and graduated, together, as well as working together. She travelled with my mother on holidays to Belize and Galapagos to name a few, and even a Safari! She had such lovely stories to tell of the recent cat, or cats! that had adopted her as their new home, with Noreen accepting this inevitable new house buddy with her unforgettable “oh!” She loved her rugby, and this was my last lovely visit, just as rugby was on the tv, talking about her Hull Kingston Rovers, with my partner Bill, also a rugby fan. She had our dog, Sophie that same day, whilst we went to a wedding nearby, but to be honest, we left early for the better company of Noreen, and Sophie! Miss you Noreen. You certainly will not be forgotten. Much Love Lucy, Bill, and Sophie xx

This is a lovely thought from Simon Griffiths (and by the way his photos are great!): You have very kindly been in touch with my sister Lucy about Noreen’s death. I am so sorry we won’t be able to join her funeral but did want to express my sincere condolences to you and all her friends and family. As Lucy will have explained, we have both known her all our lives as a life long family friend of our parents and colleague of our father, Paul Griffiths. I have such a lot of great memories of an incredibly intelligent, compassionate, amusing and amazing human being who was passionate about animals and always brought a real spark to any gathering she was part of. The 2 attached photos completely fail to do justice to any of that that as my total lack of photographic organisation means that I am sure we have loads far better than these. However, one, I assume is from an Edinburgh Boat club regatta and the other is from my father’s 70th birthday celebrations in October 2000. I’d be delighted if they joined the others on the brilliant much loved page and I will make a donation too. I will be thinking of her, and all of you during her funeral. I do hope it all goes well. I am sure we all share an MG sportscar full of memories that we will treasure for ever - (I’m sure we even have the photo to prove it but I cannot find it! With very best wishes Simon