With sadness and heartbreak we said goodbye to this beautiful wife, mum, daughter, sister, and friend ❤️ Chris was full of joy, laughter, and fighting spirit. Despite being diagnosed in 2015 and told she had only months to live, she bravely continued to fight the good fight and it was her sheer determination that blessed us with another 8 years shared with her. Throughout her long battle, she continued to see beauty in the simple things of life and loved to watch the robins in the garden. Chris and her beautiful smile will be dearly missed and we are grateful for everything she brought to our lives.
Please wear something pink in honour of our beloved Chris!
Everyone is welcome to join us for Chris’ funeral Service and Reception, as per the invitation attached. The Committal will be for close family members only. If you are unable to join us for the Service, please feel free to join us between 4:45 - 8pm for the Reception where we will share our memories of Chris with each other.
Chris’ booming wardrobes and library of books will be donated to St Christopher’s Hospice and Cancer Research UK in honour of her. Chris’ husband Ray cared for her during a long battle with cancer and so financial support for him would be so welcome and what she would have wanted. This will enable him to navigate this difficult time more easily, to scatter his wife’s ashes at her favourite UK destination when the time is right, and to attend some places Chris enjoyed related to her love for animals.
If you would like to support, you can bring cash or cheque on the day or do a bank transfer to the details below.
Account name: R Blackham
Sort code: 04-00-03
Account number: 23739986
Service
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday 31st January 2024, 2:45pm
ADDRESS
St. Paul C Of E Church, Hamlet Road, London, SE19 2AW
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday 31st January 2024, 4:15pm
ADDRESS
Beckenham Crematorium & Cemetery, Elmers End Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4TD
Reception
DATE AND TIME
Wednesday 31st January 2024, 4:45pm
ADDRESS
St Paul Church, Hamlet Road, London, SE19 2AW
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