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    Celebrating the life of

    Ashley Mayes

    28 Oct 1976 - 04 Apr 2016

    Family and friends

    Ashley Mayes, 39 of Swainsthorpe village near Norwich passed away 4th April 2016 after a brave fight with illness. He was born October 1976 in Norwich the son of Freddie and Denise and younger brother to Nigel. He leaves his beloved wife Rachael and his two sons Samuel and Noah. His family were his "world". He leaves special Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Ashley went to the Lakenham... more

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    8 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Charlotte Lowthorpe

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Charlotte Lowthorpe

    9 Apr 2016

    Charlotte Lowthorpe

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    🕯 Joseph Mayes lit a candle love you Uncle Ash. XXX

    Joseph Mayes9 Apr 2016
    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    9 Apr 2016

    Rebecca emerson

    10 Apr 2016

    Alan Humphreys Precious son in law

    🕯 Alan Humphreys lit a candle Precious son in law - we'll miss you.

    Alan Humphreys10 Apr 2016

    🕯 Charlotte Lowthorpe lit a candle Love you, OTBC xXx

    Charlotte Lowthorpe11 Apr 2016

    My Bro Ashley I have so many great memories of the times we spent together. Our childhood together was amazing. Family holidays, football and cricket in the alley, street parties, computer games, and playing pool in the gamesroom. Having cups of Tea at Grandad Charlies, Trips to Brooke to see Nanny and Grandad and Christmas time playing card...

    Nigel Mayes11 Apr 2016
    11 Apr 2016

    Emily Farman

    Always in our hearts Ash, I will treasure so many fond memories of you. As a little girl I adored you like a big brother. I will always remember us watching Rosie & Jim, you singing 'super-ted' as I fly on your feet, you playing with my hair, teaching me to fling the soap around the bath, shoulder rides and walking on the wall down Southwell Road, ...

    Charlotte Lowthorpe11 Apr 2016
    11 Apr 2016

    Emily Farman

    All I can find myself to say for now is, if love could have made u better u would have been the healthiest man in the world, wish I had the words and strength to put more. Love u more xxxxxx

    Neal emerson11 Apr 2016

    A tribute to our aMAYESing Son, Ashley You are the most caring man ever, a true family man who loved us all dearly. A man with the biggest smile and the biggest heart. You touched so many people in all walks of life and so many people adored you. We love you Ash, with all our hearts. Sleep peacefully, Mum and Dad xxx

    Freddie mayes11 Apr 2016
    11 Apr 2016

    Emily Farman

    Neal e. Doesn't come any better than our family. Xxx
    12 Apr 2016

    Blaine Lowthorpe

    🕯 Terry Emerson lit a candle Ashley Mayes my nephew but more than that my friend who cared for everyone.We had many family parties where an odd pint or glass of wine would pass our lips and maybe a slice or two of pizza. Ashley was a loving and caring dad and his children adored him, as well as all his nieces and nephews did.ASH and RACH were ma...

    Terry Emerson12 Apr 2016
    12 Apr 2016

    Blaine Lowthorpe

    13 Apr 2016

    Brian Wells

    13 Apr 2016

    Brian Wells

    Love you forever Ash, it's sounds cliche to say it but you really were the most kind and loving person I have ever met. You some how managed to have such a special bond with every one of us and we have so many special memories. I will never forget the toast you made on charlies 16th birthday thanking us for all of the love and support. I don't thin...

    Rebecca emerson13 Apr 2016
    13 Apr 2016

    Brian Wells

    🕯 Carol Richardson lit a candle A star to shine in heaven RIP Ashley Xx

    Carol Richardson17 Apr 2016

    Rest In peace my young friend. "Ash! I've got my glasses off....now cross the ball! " My thoughts are with you x

    Graham Fuller17 Apr 2016

    Ashley, you were a man who loved his family and friends and we all loved you back. Life is so cruel to have taken you away so soon, you have left a hole in many hearts, but you have also left so many memories for us to treasure and smile about, to cry and laugh about, you can never be forgotten. Our love and thoughts are with you always. Love...

    Marie Smith17 Apr 2016

    There are no words that could ever express how we feel .life is so very cruel. our thoughts memories and love will always be with you another angel gained xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

    anita -17 Apr 2016

    🕯 Mags Mayes lit a candle A beautiful life taken too soon x

    Mags Mayes17 Apr 2016

    🕯 Tracey Rowe lit a candle A beautiful thing to do for a wonderful genuine person who will be missed by everyone who knew him. His kindness will always be remembered xx taken far too early. Love to your family Ash may your boys continue to grow into mini yous and continue your kindness throughout their lives xxx

    Tracey Rowe17 Apr 2016

    🕯 Marie Smith lit a candle

    Marie Smith17 Apr 2016

    🕯 Sean Lambert lit a candle Ashley, it's so sad that you've gone. You and the whole of you family were always so welcoming and supporting to me for the fantastic occasion of Blaine and Charlottes wedding (Blaines Norwich stag do). There will be a space unfilled by you at my stag do (and wedding) I will have a drink for you (if I really need any...

    Sean Lambert20 Apr 2016

    🕯 Lisa Batley lit a candle

    Lisa Batley20 Apr 2016

    🕯 Arthur Matless lit a candle ASHLEY MAYES You will always be forever in our hearts and thoughts, Remember to tell the Angels the Brer Rabbit story. RIP. Auntie Rita and Uncle Arthur. xxx

    Arthur Matless21 Apr 2016

    🕯 Clare lit a candle Such a lovely person, I will always remember our night shifts together putting the world to rights. You will be greatly missed by so many people. X

    Clare -22 Apr 2016

    🕯 Lisa Clements lit a candle A lovely man taken to soon, you will be greatly missed, our thoughts are with your family sending our love Lisa Arnie and family xxx

    Lisa Clements5 May 2016
    14 May 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    🕯 Aimée Monument lit a candle It's taken me too long to find the words to say. I still can't believe you're gone. I found some pictures of yours and Rachael's wedding and I remember being so happy for you both. You were a match made in Heaven and the love between you just radiated out. I remember thinking that I could see just how much you lov...

    Aimée Monument14 May 2016
    14 May 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    🕯 Sandra Pratt lit a candle We have lots of lovely memories of you, your family and our. You will greatly missed. Sandra & Tony

    Sandra Pratt14 May 2016
    14 May 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    14 May 2016

    Nigel Mayes

    🕯 Hilary lit a candle RiIP Ashley. Nice guy, everyone misses you. You tried so hard to stay with us, your fight was all in vain, God took you in his heavenly care and freed you from pain. X

    Hilary -15 May 2016
    15 May 2016

    Freddie Mayes

    Freddie M. Love you Uncle Ash to the moon and back. xxx

    🕯 Aimée Monument lit a candle

    Aimée Monument15 May 2016

    🕯 Rachel Grieveson lit a candle RIP Ashley, I miss seeing your smiling face in the corridors at work and our brief chats. Praying for you and your family

    Rachel Grieveson15 May 2016

    🕯 Mark Read lit a candle Rest in peace dear Ash, or with your favourite music blasting out on eleven! I can't remember how young we were when we became friends, our friendship clearly goes back further than my memory, or is it just that we were born friends...? I remember so many great times with you; Playing rebounds against the side of your ...

    Mark Read16 May 2016
    17 May 2016

    Mark Read

    🕯 Maxine Harvey lit a candle Thinking of you today Ash, special memories of our time working together on Cringleford ward .. never a dull moment on a night shift!! Sending my deepest condolences to your family as they celebrate your life today xx

    Maxine Harvey18 May 2016

    🕯 Mavis Curtis lit a candle Dear Ashley Still cant take in what has happened - you had your whole life ahead of you and now its been taken away - so very very unfair My thoughts go out to Rachael and your 2 little boys also of course my cousins Denise Freddie and Nigel they must bee so devastated. Ash you were such a lovely person so fu...

    Mavis Curtis18 May 2016

    Never to be forgotten Dear Ash Julie came to know you in your work on Cringleford Ward and value your commitment, friendship and humour. I only knew you through her, but I felt a friendship and bond quickly grow through shared interests. We were both so saddened and shocked when we heard the news of your passing after the struggle you had put up...

    Julie & Mike Carroll18 May 2016

    🕯 Jenny lit a candle Ashley you were an inspirational young man. All who knew you loved you. Kind, loving, caring family man and super Daddy. Billiant nurse whose kindness was second to none and patients loved you. To know Ashley was to love him. As a child you were funny and carasmatic. Ashley you will stay in our hearts always and forever, ...

    Jenny -18 May 2016

    🕯 Abby Rose lit a candle

    Abby Rose18 May 2016

    🕯 Abby Rose lit a candle I only knew Ashley for a short while but will remember his smile and wit forever. Thinking of his family especially today. RIP Ashley great guy. Love from Abby Rose

    Abby Rose18 May 2016

    🕯 Gemma Rowling lit a candle My thoughts are with the whole of Ash family today. Both Charlotte and Blaine spoke very highly of you Ash, and from meeting you at their wedding I can see why. Also knowing of you through Hollie too and you taking the picture of me saying I've finally met her :-) I know that you will be truly missed by every single...

    Gemma Rowling18 May 2016

    🕯 Denise Mayes lit a candle To my wonderful son Ashley, I love and miss you so much. locked in my heart forever. Mum xx

    Denise Mayes18 May 2016

    🕯 Lindsey lit a candle My thoughts go out to all of Ashley's aMAYESing family more than ever today. Ash's love for all of you was always so strong and apparent. He had such a caring and funny character that will no doubt be missed by many people, it was a pleasure to have chatted to him at many of Charlotte's gatherings. I know he will be ...

    Lindsey -18 May 2016

    🕯 Diane & Chris Monument lit a candle Ash, although our two families didn't get to see one another often enough, it didn't seem to matter to you or Rachel; you were always the same: kind, warm, funny and genuinely interested in what had been happening since the last time we'd seen each other either at an engagement party, christening etc or when ...

    Diane & Chris Monument18 May 2016
    10 Jun 2016

    Freddie mayes Ashley's Candle

    8 Aug 2016

    Freddie mayes After the Norwich 10k race in your memory

    8 Aug 2016

    Freddie mayes Noah cheering Nigel and Blaineo on

    8 Aug 2016

    Freddie mayes During the run

    23 Aug 2016

    Freddie mayes Our family balloon day in your memory Ash xx

    4 Sep 2016

    Freddie mayes lovely walk today Ash

    🕯 Cindy Mayes lit a candle

    Cindy Mayes22 Sep 2016
    4 Oct 2016

    Freddie mayes You with Nana. Lovely photo Ash xx

    4 Oct 2016

    Denise Mayes Love and miss you Ash xx

    27 Oct 2016

    Freddie mayes Your tree at the Hospital Ash xx

    28 Oct 2016

    Sophie mayes To my aMAYESing uncle ash, happy birthday xxx

    🕯 Sarah Wickens lit a candle Thinking of you Ash, with love and warm memories on what would have been your 40th Birthday. Tonight we will raise a glass to you. You dearly missed and loved xxx

    Sarah Wickens28 Oct 2016

    🕯 Dorota Kusiak lit a candle Thinking of you on this special day...

    Dorota Kusiak29 Oct 2016

    🕯 Julie Brown lit a candle Remembering you with fondness Ashley. Will raise a glass to you this evening. OTBC xx Jools

    Julie Brown29 Oct 2016

    🕯 Andy Rymarz lit a candle Much love to your brother and you. x

    Andy Rymarz29 Oct 2016

    🕯 Dorota Kusiak lit a candle Thinking of you on this special day...

    Dorota Kusiak29 Oct 2016

    🕯 deanne francis lit a candle happy 40th ashley..... dee xxx

    deanne francis29 Oct 2016

    🕯 Rebecca emerson lit a candle Miss you more and more as time goes by, wish you were here. Love you

    Rebecca emerson16 Jul 2019