A wonderful, kind and cheerful lady. Aunt Eileen always had a smiling and happy demeanour usually with her trademark giggle and twinkle in her eye. As a small boy, before she and Ron emigrated, I remember her secretively coming to my room where I had been banished for some minor misdeed, she sat with me telling me stories and making me laugh, memories such as these never leave you. Everyone who was lucky enough to be in her company and everywhere she went was brightened by her smile and company. Paul and Ray have lost a proud and loving mother and for that they have our deepest condolences and for all others we also will have our fond memories and should consider how lucky we were to know one of lifes very special people.

Allen and Jan Sweet.

Jill Scarrott

Thursday 27 August 2020

I too have so many lovely memories of dear Aunty Eileen. A holiday in Bournemouth before Raymond and Paul were born and later trips to the seaside when the boys were toddlers, Aunty Eileen did so love the seaside. I remember feeling sad when the family moved to America in the early 60’s but there were regular visits back to England. Our family always looked forward to her visits to us in Herefordshire. Her sense of humour, kindness and laughter will live on in our memories. Alan and I so enjoyed our visit to her home in Rochester, they made us so welcome and we were able to meet the whole family. Our love to you all on the loss of such a special lady x

To all who ever had the pleasure to meet our lovely Great Aunty Eileen you will know that she was like one of those brightest stars you see shining in the dark night sky. Whenever she was around her warmth, kindness and laughter illuminated the room. Like my sister (Joanne) and brother (Gregory) I too remember looking forward to her visits to England. Everything was always more fun with Aunty Eileen around, whether it was a day trip out or even just sat at a table having a meal . We never tired of hearing the tales she had to tell, in particular I remember how she was always able to see the good in so many things . I also loved the way she effortlessly sprinkled so many stories with her gentle humour.

I feel blessed to have had her radiant personality and infectious chuckling illuminate my world and will remember her fondly.

My deepest sympathy goes to you all.

Nicola x ( Daughter of Jill and Alan Scarrott).

I will always have very fond memories of Great Aunty Eileen visiting us in the UK when we were children. We looked forward to her visits so much and she always made us laugh with the seemingly endless tales of her upbringing. It became something of a running joke at dinner, when everyone else had finished their course and Eileen hadn’t even started hers because she had been talking so much, but we could have listened to her all day. Will always remember her as a really warm and kind person with a great sense of humour. Thoughts with you all at this time. Greg x (Jill and Alan Scarrott’s son). Newbury, England.

I have a books worth of sweet memories of my Nan. From being little and having lavender filled bubble baths followed by steaming cups of tea with biscuits to her dancing more at my wedding than I did. Nan was loving, kind and so much fun. I remember the weekends we would spend with her and Ken and the fun we had. And the time spent in teaching my sisters and myself to knit. The beautiful days spent picnicking at the beach are some of my fondest memories of all. The first item she would unpack for a day at the beach was the Colman burner and tea kettle. There is nothing like a steaming cup of tea while sitting by the lakeside.A tradition I love and have now introduced to my children. Long walks and feeding the ducks and engaging stories of “home” her beloved England are just a few memories in my full memory bank of my Nan. I will miss my Nan always and look forward to the day when we meet again in Heaven and she will greet me with her warm hug and an excited “Hello darling”.

“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from HIS love. Death can’t, and life can’t- Whether we are heigh above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:38-39

Hello I have very fond memories of times spent with my Great Aunty Eileen. We looked forward to her coming to England and enjoyed many enjoyable day trips including a very memorable day at St Fagan`s museum in Wales and a lovely special lunch out by the river Usk. Aunty Eileen was always such good fun and always had lots of entertaining stories to keep us all chuckling. I spent some lovely time with her and Ken when I visited America before starting University - we had some great days out including a wonderful trip to Niagara Falls. She was a warm, loving person and I feel lucky to have had her as an Aunty. My love goes to all her family in America and our thoughts are with you all - Jo x (Jill and Alan Scarrott`s daughter)