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    Celebrating the life of

    Doreen Gorst

    29 Jan 1938 - 08 Sep 2017

    Family and friends

    Darling wife of Roy. Loving mother of Michelle and Debbie loved mother-in-law of Billy and Chris. Treasured Nan of Kiara, Jackson, and Callum. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Keith and Ivy.

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    13 Sep 2017

    France Family Funerals

    Memories of my Sister - a tribute by Keith It is with a very heavy heart I write these words following the passing from this life of my very dear sister, Doreen. She is no longer with us, but no one can or will ever take away my memories of the happy times we have shared. Like so many of her family, friends and neighbours, I have so much to be t...

    Michelle Nicholls7 Oct 2017

    Memories of my Mum - a tribute by Michelle My Mum was a wonderful, caring and compassionate woman who was always there to lend a hand, saying goodbye to her is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Mum taught me so many things; she was a great role model and showed me how to be independent and self sufficient. That I was strong enough...

    Michelle Nicholls7 Oct 2017
    15 Oct 2017

    Michelle Nicholls Eulogy

    Memories of Doreen by Joan Blyth For those of you who don't know me, my name is Joan Blyth and I am Debbie's mother-in-law. Doreen and I have a very special friendship, being the Nanna and the Grandma of Kiara and Jackson. Doreen's other grandson, Callum, has been an extension to our family, through his cousins, and we take a keen interest in his l...

    Michelle Nicholls19 Oct 2017
    28 Oct 2017

    Michelle Nicholls

    14 Nov 2017

    Michelle Nicholls

    14 Nov 2017

    Michelle Nicholls

    A poem chosen by my Mum, Doreen - Miss Me, But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little - but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that we once shared Miss me - but let me go. For this a journey ...

    Michelle Nicholls14 Nov 2017
    14 Nov 2017

    Michelle Nicholls

    3 Jan 2018

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. Keith and Ivy visited Mum's parents grave site to place the flowers to celebrate the Ruby Anniversary of Doreen & Roy.
    3 Jan 2018

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. Mum you loved Christmas so much and you were missed terribly on Christmas day. These candles were light for you, so you were with us in spir...
    3 Jan 2018

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. Keith & Ivy bought red roses to celebrate Doreen & Roy's 40th wedding Anniversary on November 25th.
    3 Jan 2018

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. We sat you next to Bing and played "White Christmas" so it felt like we were closer to you. I tried to make Mince Pies to your recipe reckon...
    1 Feb 2018

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. Happy 80th birthday Mum we miss you everyday but know you are watching over us & would have felt the love we sent you on this special day. L...
    1 Feb 2018

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. Keith and Ivy's Birthday wishes to Doreen
    1 Feb 2018

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. Happy Birthday Sweetie Lots of love Roy xxx
    10 May 2020

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. Miss you so much. Sending you much love and thanks for being such an amazing Mum Love Shell xxx
    8 Sep 2020

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. Can't believe its 3 years since you left us. Thinking of you and miss you so much. Love Shell xxx
    8 Sep 2020

    Michelle Nicholls

    Michelle N. Keith & Ivy's wishes 3rd anniversary
    29 Jan 2022

    Michelle Nicholls Miss you always but know you are always close by and giving me strength to live my life to the fullest. Happy birthday my beautiful Mum Love Shell xxx