We’re all saddened and sorry about Wendy’s passing, and we extend our sincere thoughts and condolences to her large and wonderful family. Years ago, we got to know Wendy through Joe and Simon, but after many of her visits to the US and our trip to Wilby/Banham, we got acquainted with her in our own right. It was a pleasure for Mauna Ree and me to sit down with her to chat about how she and her family were getting along in England, amongst other things. Every visit, I couldn’t help asking her about her infamous local “newsletter” that she oversaw, knowing it would get her going (in a good way) a bit. Our conversations were fun, thoughtful, and easy; we looked forward to them whenever she visited. We’ll miss Wendy but will remember her fondly, and every time Sully, Coco, Mauna Ree, or I have a twice-baked potato, we’ll think of Wendy and her ‘boats’ which were enjoyed by everyone!

I am very grateful I got to know Wendy. I smile when I think of her. She was so much fun and full of positive energy. She had a gift in making everyone around her feel comfortable and at ease. She could settle a room with her presence.

“To love is to remember. Hoping you will find some comfort in the warm memories your heart will always hold on to.”… We pray that the hole left in your hearts will soon be replaced by the wonderful memories you have of Simon’s mum. We are truly saddened to hear of Wendy passing. With heartfelt sympathy.

“To love is to remember. Hoping you will find some comfort in the warm memories your heart will always hold on to.”… We pray that the hole left in your hearts will soon be replaced by the wonderful memories you have of Simon’s mum. We are truly saddened to hear of Wendy passing. With heartfelt sympathy.

Weeping with you as you grieve the loss of a much loved mum, mother-in-law and grandma! Praying for you as you process life without her… and learn to honor her by keeping alive your memories… Know we love you guys and are here for you during this hard journey.

No words can describe how I feel about your departure from this world. You were the kindest and the gentlest sole that roamed this earth. I will miss chatting with you, sharing a glass of wine while looking over my garden. Every plant, shrub and tree I have, was touched by you.. you will forever be with me.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Wendy Ann. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.