Loss of a really Great Aunt

Dear Uncle John

I was surprised and very sad when mum called to tell me the news about Aunty Audrey; I really think I had expected her to go on forever, and it comes as quite a shock. She was so full of enthusiasm and kindness and generosity; and always so hospitable, especially when I was a hungry student in Leeds, and you used to feed not only me but all my housemates as well on Sundays. Yesterday I was thinking about how she had introduced Nick and me to yorkshire puddings, at the bungalow in Filey. In fact a lot of my memories of her seem to be related to food, and I’m glad I’ve got some of her recipes, in her inimitable, illegible scrawl! I will miss her very much, and I’m sad that she didn’t finish the shawl she was knitting for her great-great-nephew.

I will be coming up to Leeds on Friday to be with you and say goodbye to Aunty Audrey. I’m glad you’ve got your family with you at the moment, and I’m sure they are taking good care of you. I’m thinking of you and sending my sympathy.

Lots of love, Karen