No matter what, you’ll always be my baby sister, and I’ll always celebrate your birthday. Wishing happy birthday, sister in Heaven. As much as it hurts to celebrate your birthday while you’re in heaven, I celebrate that day because it marks the day of your birth and the day that you entered this world. You brought so much joy and love into our lives, and your absence is deeply felt. I hope that you are at peace and enjoying all the beauty that heaven has to offer. You will always be my dear sister and I will always cherish the memories we shared together. Happy birthday, dear sister. I love you and miss you always. Birthdays are special occasions in Ireland for people of all ages and are an eagerly anticipated event, especially with children and younger generations. Though I can’t be with you on your special day, I’m sending all my love and heavenly birthday wishes. You’re always in my thoughts, dear sister and I miss you more and more each day. I hope that wherever you are, you’re having a joyous birthday surrounded by love and laughter and holy angels. You may no longer be with us physically, but you’ll always be with us in spirit.

On 7th August 2023 aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late George, much loved mum of Janine, in-law the late Brian. Dearest nanna of Emmie and Elliot and dear little nanna of Luna. She will be very sadly missed by all her family and friends. A service to celebrate Alvena's life will be held at 12.30pm on Thursday 24th August at the Haltemprice Crematorium, Willerby. No flowers please by request, but donations to the Emmanuel Care Home may be left at the service. Any enquiries to Rudstons of Hessle The Chevin, Beverley Road, Hessle. 01482 649065. Alice Margot ROPER Dear sis, as you observe your birthday in heaven, we want you to know that nothing will ever replace you in our hearts and we cherish our shared memories till eternity. Sending wishes and love filled hugs your way! And you, Maureen, are still fighting for authors’ rights in your ninth decade. What motivates to keep doing so?

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On 5th August 2023 peacefully in hospital aged 84 years. (Of Leven). Dearly loved husband of Liz, much loved dad of Sarah, Katie and Lynne, in-laws and a dear grandad of James and Nicole. Funeral service and interment Holy Trinity Church Leven 2.00pm Wednesday 23rd August. No flowers please. Donations if desired at the church will be shared between the Alzheimer's Society and Cancer Research UK. Enquiries to C. M. Allott & Son Ltd., Hornsea. Tel: 01964 534689. Patricia (Pat) FRENCH I may not be able to hear your laugh or see you smile today, but I can feel the warmth of your spirit in my heart. Though I can’t be with you on your birthday, I want to wish you a happy one in Heaven. One of the most iconic and moving poems about missing a loved one in Heaven is “Remember” by Christina Rossetti. This poem speaks to the longing to remember those who have passed away, and how difficult it can be to accept their absence: To add your own tributes to the loved ones from our area, or to publish a notice for your loved one, visit funeral-notices.co.uk I’ve always been interested in politics and there’s a sort of bloody-mindedness in me that wants to take issues on. It’s a continuous battle. As well as authors’ rights, I’ve also been a campaigner for gay rights and animal rights. I feel very strongly that you have to stand up and play your part.

If you happen to be wishing twins, or even more people a happy birthday in Gaelic Irish at once, then it is necessary to use the plural form of the greeting. nee Normington) Reunited with her beloved Colin and Son Tony. I will miss you Sis. Love you, Muriel xx Shirley Louisa FISHER nee Horsley) Sadly passed away on the 4th August 2023 at home with her loving family beside her aged 79 years after a very brave battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Douglas, loving Mum of Janette and Joanne, in-laws Phil and Ian. Much loved Gran of Matthew, in-law Emma and Andrew, sister of Dave and partner Colleen. Funeral service and interment to be held on Friday 8th September at St. Andrew's Church, Paull at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired at the Church to be shared between the Church and Cancer Research UK. Alvena ROLLINSON You can sing along to the familiar tune of Happy birthday, but use the translation for the Happy Birthday Irish song. (Often the name or names or the people are excluded from the Happy birthday in Irish Gaelic song.)

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A birthday is just another day where you go to work and people give you love. Age is just a state of mind, and you are as old as you think you are. You have to count your blessings and be happy.