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"I got chosen to help serve the school dinners; I loved it when I was putting the jam or sugar on someone’s rice pudding, but felt awful when I had to serve out the mince."

R.I.P. Penelope Wren - Tribute to a Friend!

4/9/2018

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It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce the death of Penelope Wren, guest blogger for 'Roaming Brit' and author of blog 'Once Upon A Wren.' This morning I received a message from her lovely Mother who told me Penelope died on Sunday after suffering from a catastrophic stroke two weeks ago. As I write these words today, I remain in shock, after the death of such a wonderful, inspiring and gracious lady. I was proud to call Penelope a friend and was delighted she played a part in my life at a difficult crossroads, living in Spain and now the UK. Everyone who knew her are overwhelmed by the loss of such a heavenly soul, the World is a poorer place without her.

Penelope and I crossed paths through our writing; we both attended the same school and had stories to tell, about our lives growing up in the small market town of Fareham, in Hampshire. Penny's life mirrored mine in many ways, we had a lot of interests in common and I was always glad to hear from her. When I was feeling low, I always knew Penny was there for a kindly word or two and I will miss our messages tremendously.

Once the news has settled in, I will of course like to write about our friendship in greater detail, with the permission of her family. For now I would like to express my gratitude for having known this amazing person, it was indeed a privilege and would like to offer her family my deepest sympathies at this difficult time. The memories she shared with me and the readers of 'Roaming Brit,' will forever live on in the hearts of many, an epitaph to her gentle, dignified nature and the manner in which she conducted her life; she will be missed by all who knew her!


R.I.P. my dear friend!

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Elizabeth
5/9/2018 01:24:42 am

Luke, thank you for your beautiful words about my mother. I am so touched. I would love to hear more about your friendship when you are ready to share.

Penelope's Daughter,
Elizabeth

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Luke
6/9/2018 04:32:30 pm

Of course I would be delighted to let you know about our friendship. You must be very proud of your Mother, she was an incredible woman, who was an integral part of this blog! I would once again like to offer you and your lovely family my deepest sympathy at this time.

Kindest regards

Luke

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