Julie — there’s nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said, but there are so many memories that will always belong to you.
I’ll always remember you and Angela singing fast and slow while I was trying to learn the guitar — me concentrating like a serious musician while you two turned it into absolute chaos. And the time we linked arms and ran at Angela — I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so hard. The look of panic in her eyes was unforgettable… although, thinking about it, she probably had every right to be worried.
Then there were the Christmases — the strange stocking presents, bubble and squeak, and the famous Kentucky Fried Pigeon takeaways that somehow became perfectly normal. You had a way of turning ordinary moments into stories we’d laugh about for years.
And one question I still cannot work out… how you ever became a librarian. A woman who filled every room with noise, laughter, mischief, and life somehow ended up in a job where people are meant to be quiet. You gave us laughter, warmth, and memories that will never fade. The funny moments will always make us smile, and behind every laugh is how much you meant to all of us.
You’ll always be remembered — not quietly, but with smiles, stories, and a lot of laughter… exactly how you would have wanted.
Gary Anstey
22/04/2026
