RUTH MURIEL SAWYER - A EULOGY



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and Raymond made a marvellous team with shared interests. At Chestnut

Lodge the food was always delicious and guests were beautifully looked after;

even the dogs were allowed to devour a whole bowl of coffee sugar after

lunch. The gardens were a joy to all their many visitors, and the Japanese

garden with its bonsai trees and superb carp ponds is a picture of calm and

simplicity. Their achievements in the world of exotic and domestic birds

are of world renown.


Ruth, in your life you have been kind and generous, you have been

thoughtful and considerate, you have been interested in people and you have

valued friendships. You have been a loyal friend, companion and wife. In

short you have stood out as a very green oasis in the modem world. Your

final days were spent at home as you would have wished surrounded by

those you loved. You have touched us all, and the prints from your fingers

will remain with us all for years to come.


Christopher Jeffreys

(Lord Jeffreys)



FAREWELL


There is so much I would love to say about Miss Ruth, so many memories,

so many good times, so many wise words and so many tears.


She was eccentric in her ways, but you never saw her without her make¬

up or a smile on her face. I had the pleasure and honour of knowing Miss

Ruth for 19 years and it Is with sadness in my heart that I say farewell to

her today.


She was one of the most caring, compassionate and loyal people I have

ever had the pleasure to meet. She enjoyed every day of her life and every

day I will miss her, she will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Never

again will I do a garden party without thinking about madam buttering the

bread; go into the chemist without thinking about her long list of make-up;

serve dinner without thinking how much is she feeding to the dogs under

the table; and never again will the signature tunes of her favourite TV

programmes, Coronation Street and Keeping up Appearances , be heard

without a sad heart.


Ruth’s personality was outgoing, outstanding and unforgettable. Her

laugh and sense of humour were unique. They say the stars always shine

bright at night, but you will always shine brighter in my heart.


Goodbye my precious madam.


Sylvia Hall

Housekeeper - Chestnut Lodge



