Starting a fund in memory of someone special is a simple, meaningful way to remember your loved one. It’s a place to come together with family and friends by donating or fundraising in honour of your loved one's life.There are many ways to personalise your fund and make it feel truly special. You can post regular updates and choose a unique website address for your page. Sharing messages and photos is a lovely way to remember birthdays or special anniversaries.
Another way to donate in honour of someone special is to leave a gift in your will. You can find out more about this here.
After three years battling with Ovarian cancer, Sarb left us on Tuesday 28th February, peacefully, with her husband and family by her side. She was the most positive, kind-hearted, and loving wife, mum, daughter, sister, aunty and friend who touched every soul that she came in to touch with. In lieu of flowers and in memory of Sarb, we ask you consider a donation to Ovacome which was an Ovarian Cancer Support group very close to Sarb's heart. They have supported her in ways no one else could 25 Sep 1975 - 28 Feb 2023 Read more
Barbara was a wonderful person full of love, energy and life. Barbara's life was shorter than it should have been, and we hope your donation will help the others that follow. 23 Nov 1961 - 13 Feb 2023 Read more
Pam was very loved and is greatly missed. 23 Sep 1947 - 31 Aug 2021 Read more
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Jay on Wednesday 8th December 2021. Cheryl was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016 and she has faced every hurdle with dignity and bravery. She was able to enjoy so much despite the treatment and impact on her health for which we are truly grateful. Mum found the Ovacome community an incredibly useful source of information in the last few years and she often sought comfort from others experiences and stories that helped her to ma 01 May 1953 - 08 Dec 2021 Read more
Angela was the most caring of people. She always tried to help and support everyone. Nothing was ever too much trouble. She put other people's needs before her own. She had a strong set of values and lived by them. Her family were her priority. 02 Nov 1948 - 27 Sep 2020 Read more
In memory of Jill Racenis. Much loved sister of our dear colleague, Wendy Tasker. Our love and thoughts are with you Wendy. From all your friends in Library Services, University of Sunderland. Read more
19 Aug 1951 - 19 Sep 2019 Read more
10 Nov 1947 - 16 Jan 2020 Read more
17 Jul 1972 - 24 Jun 2016 Read more
Ali was always there, just 'there'. To lead, to support, to love and to care. 09 Jun 1955 - 18 Dec 2020 Read more
Nicola. Fondly remembered as a wonderful wife, Mumma to her beloved daughter, a very special eldest daughter, a beautiful big sister to her brother and two sisters, and a lovely Auntie to all her nieces and nephews. Nicola, to the very end, was truly an inspiration with her determined positivity and this will live on in her memory whenever we think of her. Nicola we love you and our lives are so much better for having shared them with you but for now may you at last be free from pain and 01 Jul 1965 - 21 Apr 2021 Read more
Cruelly Taken Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Nanna, Great Nanna, and Friend Beautiful & Strong Shall be Sorely Missed by Many But Never Forgotten 09 Sep 1957 - 26 Oct 2020 Read more
21 Jul 1935 - 29 Jan 2020 Read more
Nicky was bright and witty - a shining light that everybody was drawn to. She is so very loved and missed by her family, friends and people lucky enough to have known her. Nicky loved a quiz and she was always the best person that you could have on your team. A Merry Quizmas is an annual quiz, put together by Nicky's Mum, Dad and sister, in honour of Nicky at Christmas time, raising money to help others affected by ovarian cancer. A huge THANK YOU for all donations and support. 06 Apr 1971 - 29 Apr 2018 Read more
10 Aug 1963 - 01 Nov 2018 Read more
03 May 1972 - 02 Oct 2012 Read more
30 Sep 1955 - 01 Feb 2019 Read more
Linda brought light and laughter into everyone's life. She would always be thinking about others and always have a little joke or laugh to share. Even to the very end, she shared and spread laughter and love. I am sure it is how she would want to be remembered. Linda also means "beautiful" in Spanish, which is what she was, inside and out. A beautiful mum, wife, sister, auntie, great auntie and friend. The photo above is of her in Spain, a place that she loved and visited throughout her life 30 Nov 1953 - 25 Dec 2020 Read more
In memory of my Mum, Joyce. 29 Aug 1936 - 12 Nov 2020 Read more
In memory of Mavis June Overington née Broughton who passed away aged 75 after a thankfully short battle with ovarian cancer. Much loved wife of Nick, Mum to Katie, Granna to Jonathan and Aidan. Our lives are so much better for having shared them with you but for now may you be free from pain and rest in peace. You will be greatly missed by your family and everyone whose lives you have touched during your teaching career and beyond. 18 Jun 1948 - 20 Jan 2024 Read more
In memory of Elizabeth Lamb, a well liked colleague who we sadly only had the privilege of working with for about a year. It was a gift to have known and worked with you doing a job you were so good at. 08 Mar 1956 - 15 Sep 2023 Read more
Raj fought valiantly with a rare form of ovarian cancer, Granulosa Cell Tumor (GCT). GCT is usually slow growing, however Raj’s was very aggressive and despite numerous surgeries, multiple different chemotherapy treatments and radiotherapy, Raj sadly passed away 18 months after her diagnosis. Raj was a happy, enthusiastic woman who saw the positive in every situation and she maintained her sense of humour to the very end. She was a much loved wife and mother of two daughters. 26 May 1976 - 20 Dec 2022 Read more
Debbie passed away on 9 September in Holland. Debbie had a huge heart and freely provided support, friendship, strength and love to family, friends and even people she met for the first time. Her warmth on all occasions was evident and her smile would light up the room - as mentioned "once met never forgotten". 03 Oct 1968 - 09 Sep 2021 Read more