Sharon darling You were a delightful baby and child to your mum and me. As a little girl you worked hard at school and as you grew up you became inseparable from your brother Simon. You did boss him around as you continued to do in later years - in a protective way of course. As a teenager you were mostly good but also did all those rebellious things a teenager does. Way out hairstyles and clothes and a few naughty things - some of which we knew about at the time, others which came to light recently and many that your friends will continue to keep quiet about. On reaching adulthood you immediately became a responsible person and a credit to society. You just seemed to have the knack of doing everything correctly. You chose John as your partner in life. A very good move indeed. You together with John decided to raise a family early in your marriage. Daniel and Bethany arrived. A delight to us all. You were a granddaughter, daughter, wife, mother and sister. You combined all these roles perfectly by being our friend. Always thinking of others. Always willing to help. Even with a busy schedule you found time to help pull a Jumbo down a runway at Gatwick for charity and made a point of giving your time every year helping under privileged children. Sharon dear, in recent times you had a large cross to bear. You handled it like a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Your beautiful smile will endure. Though you were in great pain and extreme discomfort - you did not complain. You did not ask "Why me?" Your lovely character shone bright during your most difficult days. You organised you new home - inside and outside - often from your hospital bed. You were seen working, and working hard, in your garden on the odd days you were not in hospital. You, together with John, took the children to Disneyland to give them a very enjoyable diversion. You insisted that John and the children went on holiday while you had to endure major surgery. You were determined to see a better society. You insisted on leaving hospital to go to court to give evidence against a drug smuggler. When you were at your most tired nd weak you were heard to say to the hospice staff offering you a drink "Have yours first. I'll have a cup if some is left." You did your best to make it easy for us all. After you lost your sight you would still say you could see. You did everything for yourself until you absolutely could not. You did not want to put anyone to any trouble because of your illness. You were always ready to share your beautiful smile, hugs, cuddles, kisses and offers of help. You were an outstanding example to us all. As a family we would like to express our deep grief for your physical loss. We would like to thank all of you for the love, time, comfort, prayers and kindness given and shown to all of us. I'm sure this will continue, especially to John, Daniel and Bethany. Sharon was a remarkable and very special lady. In quiet moments when we recall all the wonderful things about this world, Sharon darling, you will come to mind. From all of us present and those that could only be here in spirit, we would like to thank you Sharon for the privilege of having known you and for sharing our time. So to our courageous, bright, unselfish, dependable, honest, strong, caring, thoughtful, consistent, warm, loving , beautiful, remarkable and special girl Sharon we say: Put on your pretty smile my love You are expecting a rendezvous Put on your pretty smile my love The lord you love is waiting for you.