Dear Aunty Audrey,
I will miss sending and receiving your lovely letters and cards - much nicer than getting a bill in the post! You have influenced me in more ways than you probably knew, through your love of reading and caring for animals.
I used to look forward to your visits and loved collecting you from the airport with Dad when I was a kid. I remember one year you carried over this huge stuffed elephant who had to sit on your knee in the plane. I would have loved to have seen him getting strapped in to the seat! Jumbo is still in Leitrim, as there are some toys I just couldn't give away.
I am so sorry that Tony and I are unable to attend your service but we will still be in New Zealand. Just know you will be in our thoughts though and we will celebrate your life here.
Sylvia Parke and Tony Mattson.
12th November 2022