Irene Nicholson Bennett
1949 - 2024
In loving memory of Irene who sadly passed away at Great Western Hospital on 9th January 2024, aged 74 years.
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Dear Irene,
You were so loved and valued as a volunteer and friend. I looked forward to catching up with you every week and sharing our news. I will miss you so much, Wednesdays will never be the same without you.
Lots of love and a big hug,
Fran
In memory of our Lovely Irene,I miss you & think of u every single day. We are still in shock that u have gone too soon. You have been the most amazing mother figure to me over the years. Everyone who ever met you were truly blessed. You were kind, caring, thoughtful & put others first before yourself! You are truly the best, Love you Angela XXX.
Thank you Irene for your never ending patience, friendship and support to Keith and our family.
We miss you dearly. Especially your cheeky smile whilst talking about the books you are reading, or discussing the reviews in the Which magazine, and the long chats about everything and anything, not forgetting encouraging Dad to eat more fruit!
Sweet dreams dear Irene
Dear Irene
I’m so glad to have met you and so saddened that you are gone too soon. I feel blessed that you were a part of my life and I will miss our chats on Wednesdays . Putting the World to rights! Thank you for your commitment, kindness and grace. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Julie xxx
Irene you were always so giving of yourself to others, I don’t think you realised how many hearts you touched. It’s been an honour and a privilege to have known you both through work and as a lovely friend. I will so miss your smile, wise words and humour. God bless you. Love Sally xxxxx
Our Dearest Irene!
You will be so missed by Myself and the Other Staff on the IPU. Sundays will never feel the same! You had the most generous and kind heart! God truly has gained an Angel! x
To Irene with our fond memories, you were always so thoughtful and considerate always thinking of others before yourself.
Ron & Jean Vick
Such a private lady but she touched so many lives x
Rest in peace, our dear neighbour and friend.
We had such a lovely coffee, cake & chat on Tuesday, then you were gone!
You were such a lovely caring person and we will miss you loads.
Hanna, Keith & Rosemarie
Did not know you for very long, the time I spent with you at the hospital volunteering you helped me so much and alway had time to have a chat such a lovely lady .
In loving memory of a very dear, special lady. Irene, you were so compassionate, caring, and totally selfless, nothing was ever too much trouble for you. Sunday lunchtime on IPU will never be the same. You will be greatly missed, and may you now have a very well deserved rest.
With love, Debbie.
We’ll miss you
Remembering your kindness, compassion and humour. Rest in Peace Irene.
Andrea
Dearest Irene,
It was so nice to see you on Mondays when you came to volunteer in the Eye Clinic; you had been coming to help us for quite a while, even throughout the pandemic you turned up without fail. We cannot believe you have gone! It was such a shock to hear the sad news; you were so full of life, riding your bike everywhere & volunteering & helping to look after your friend Kieth.
Irene, you had a heart of gold & did so much for so many, such a kind & friendly lady. You made us smile, we miss you & hope you know how much we appreciated having you around. With love from your friends at the GWH Eye Clinic Xxxx
What a wonderful friend and neighbour for over 35 years. Such a privilege to have known you and our hearts are truly saddened by your sudden departure. God must of needed another angel to help him!
God bless you Irene will miss you so much xx
Meeting through Age Concern, my Mum Gaynor Thomas and you, were friends for over 30years.
My Mum so enjoyed your company and your visits and when she passed away, just over a year ago, you kept in touch, which was so comforting for us all.
Dearest Irene, you are the most loveliest of people and have so many caring and loving qualities and you shall have a place in our hearts for always xx
Diane, Helen, Hugh and family xxxx
Dear Irene
You were such a kind and caring lady. It was a privilege to have known you and worked with you in the IPU at Prospect Hospice. Then we kept in touch. I was so shocked and sad to hear the very sad news. Rest In Peace Dear Irene.
Love Rita xx
To my dear friend / neighbour Irene,
I will miss you greatly.
You was such a kind, caring and lovely lady.
Until we meet again.
Much love
Fay and Ella xxx
A privilege to know you dear Irene as part of the voluntary services team at GWH .You were a kind ,considerate ,wonderful person who gave so much to others .I will personally miss you greatly .R.I.P.
Irene, I can’t quite believe you have left us.
I have known you for 15 years and it’s been an absolute privilege to have worked with you. Managing the Volunteers at GWH I get to meet so many wonderful and giving people but you will always stand out as one of the kindest and most caring people I have ever met. Nothing was ever too much trouble for you and you always offered to do that little bit extra.
I loved catching up with you and hearing how your week had been, you were always so busy doing things for other people. That’s how I think you’ll be remembered by everyone a kind lady with a beautiful smile who loved to look after and help people.
You will be so missed.
xxx
You will be missed by all whose life you touched. Sleep well xx
Lovely Irene,
Truly a wonderful soul. You will be dearly missed on the IPU unit. I will miss seeing your lovely smiling face.
Sleep well,
Vickie
Dear Irene,
To a wonderful kind and wonderful Lady,
Its been a honour to have you as a neighbour and friend,
You will be must missed, but always remembered,
Much Love from
Hazel & Steve xxx
Our friendship spanned more than 60 years, you were always supportive, caring and funny. In our youth we shared adventures on our bikes and the ups and downs of our respective football teams, your Rangers and my Carlisle United. Then later in life separation by distance didn’t dull the strength of our relationship, long letters, then phone calls, always picking up where we left off! You always amazed me with your thirst for life and taking on challenges. One of life’s truly wonderful people, I was so shocked to find you were gone, I’ll miss you so much. Rest in peace Irene. x
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