She was the 10th cousin, and the 6th girl in our generation. Eldest child of our youngest Uncle - so much younger than us we did not really know her in her early childhood. Later in her teens - a rebel – sassy and direct – questioning authority and determinedly going about her life making the best of things in her way. In her later years the most devoted daughter, sister and aunt – As soon as she made any money of her own she flooded the family home with gifts – treasures she knew would bring joy to all, lifting them all out of the ordinary , dullness of every day when life was a struggle and luxuries unknown. I remember velveteen counterpanes for every bed, lace trimmings for the windows, the very first DVD player any of us had ever seen, and the monumental hi-fi system that still sits in prime position on the table in her nephews’ and great-Uncle’s room. Her generosity of spirit lives on in all our memories. Then in her latter days when pain and illness forced her back home without a job, I remember a person of inspirational courage and fortitude. It is with tremendous sadness I bid her farewell.
Sunem – you went too young. So much of life unexperienced – so many dreams in this world cut short.
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