Monday 2 May 2011

I’m going to be busy today [updated]

I’m going to be busy today. Here’s why.

Obituary: Willa Cresswell

CRESSWELL, Willa (nee Clarihew).
Died peacefully after a long illness, with family at her side. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Lyn and Andrew, Peter and Carol, Bhim and Shammi. Much treasured cousin of Barbara. Thanks to staff at Metlifecare Highlands and the dear friends whose visits meant so much to her. In lieu of flowers donations to the Bible Society or Child Cancer Foundation and can be left at the service. A celebration of Willa's life will be held in the Chapel of Manukau Memorial Gardens 357 Puhinui Road Papatoetoe, on Monday 2 May 2011 at 2pm.

UPDATE: Thanks to you all for your kind and generous thoughts.

25 comments:

Jenn Casey said...

My condolences. So sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

So sorry to read this, Peter.

The death of a much-loved mother is one of the saddest milestones in life.

Eric Crampton said...

Ah, damn. Sorry.

Shane Pleasance said...

Let us hope that the time soon comes where you are all able to celebrate that which she left behind.

Until then, I hope you have the support of loved ones around you.

Certainly you have well wishes from the deep south.

Anonymous said...

That's terrible news Peter. You have my condolences and commiserations.

Anonymous said...

Kind thoughts at this sad time.

Chris R.

Anonymous said...

Peter,

My sincere condolences to you and your family. May your mother rest in peace.

George

Mort said...

condolences to you and your's

Richard McGrath said...

Peter, sorry to read about your mum, hope she had a full and happy life.

Peter S said...

Condolences Peter. A bottle of Jamieson's is on the way, or it will be when the Mill can get its shit together.
Best,
Peter S

Lindsay Mitchell said...

Deeply sorry for your loss Peter.

Mike webber said...

Condolences and my thoughts are with you and carol.
Mike.

Sus said...

Hi PC .. very sorry to hear about your mum. My thoughts are with you and Carol.

Sean Fitzpatrick said...

Best wishes to you and yours PC - a friend of our family passed away over Easter as well.

Anonymous said...

Nos sinceres condoleances Peter.

Pierre et Sandrine.

Cactus Kate said...

Sad to hear it Peter. Give her a good send off.

Opinionated Libertarimum said...

Very sad to read this, PC. My thoughts are with you. Be kind to yourself in this time.

Libertyscott said...

Condolences and warm regards to you and Carol at this time Peter. Take care. I'm sure you will celebrate her life as much as you will commiserate your loss.

Take care.

Dave Mann said...

My condolences, Peter. May the good memories stay with you always.

Elijah Lineberry said...

Hi Peter, my sympathies for your loss *hugs*

There are no words I can say which can make this any easier for you, my dear, and so (not being exactly well known for trite phrases) I won't.

I met your lady Mother in October 2008, drank her herbal tea(!), made polite conversation and she seemed a pleasant filly.

A way to look at the situation my dear is this: if your lady Mother were still alive she would not want you to be sad would she? certainly not on her account? absolutely not! she would want you to be happy! so instead of tears and grief, perhaps happiness and celebration are in order!

Anyway, my kindest regards to you and Carol.

Elijah Lineberry said...

Oh! just read the thing in your post so just went to their website and slipped the Child Cancer chaps a few quid [in your name]....

B Whitehead said...

My Condolences, Peter, may she rest in peace.

Philip said...

My deepest, most heart felt condolences for your loss, PC. My thoughts are with you and your family. Take care.

James said...

Commiserations PC... Having lost my old Dad in February I can sympathise big time...

Earl3d said...

My condolences. Really sorry to hear of your loss.