Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Thank you for creating this special tribute page in memory of Joan. Your kindness in choosing to support Rowcroft Hospice in this way will help to ensure that our care and services are provided to future patients and their families. We hope that knowing this provides you with some comfort. On behalf of everyone at Rowcroft Hospice, thank you for your support. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

God made a wonderful Mother, A Mother who never grows old, He made her smile of the sunshine, And he molded her hear of pure gold. In her eyes he place bright shining stars, In her cheeks fair roses you see, God made a wonderful Mother And he gave that dear Mother to me.

God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you And whispered "come with me" With tearful eyes I watched you suffer And saw you fade away Although I loved you dearly I could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating Beautiful hands at rest God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. It's lonesome here without you I miss you more each day Life doesn't seem the same Since you have gone away. Each time I see your picture You seem to smile and say "Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping We'll meet again some day". You never said "I'm leaving" You never said goodbye Your were gone before I knew it And only God knows why. In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart you hold a place That no one can fill. It broke my heart to lose you But you didn't go alone For part of me went with you The day God took you home. Love and miss you Mum, you were the best, Sally xxxx