Mandy Holford (25 Sep 1961 - 14 Apr 2025)

I hope that we did you proud 🩷

RIP my beautiful Fiancee.I will love you forever ❤️ ❤️❤️

Missing you Mandy , the little chit chats and laughs and you knocking on the window waving and that beautiful big smile of yours. Gone way too soon. Rest easy lovely lady love from Kay & Dave and a loud woof from Poppie xxx

Mandy Will miss you shouting eyup Karen and Murray as we past on our walkies ❤️

Hey aunty mandy,
I hope you are reading this, I just wanted to let you know how much I miss you, I'm gonna be feeling that way always and forever, the ache in my heart is a pain like no other, and I'm mad at the world because I don't know why you got taken away out of all people who could of,

you were always so happy, joyful and you loved being around all the lovely people and family, you were so full of love in such a cruel world like this, its unfair how you were taken,

I miss how everytime I'd see you, you'd always tell me I looked like a young lady and how grown up I was, I miss how you'd call me beautiful and make me feel special, I miss the home made chips you'd make us after I would beg for you for ages lol, you'll always be in my memory no matter what, everytime I look at a remote I'll remember you since you always had that remote, and I'll always remember you through German shepards because of how much love you had for Stan, and I'll remember you whenever I have sugar covered strawberries that you'd make for me and my siblings/cousins to share,

thank you so much for everything that you have given and provided for this family, if only there was 5 more minutes that we could to talk to eachother, I'll be missing you always and forever, lots of love, hugs and kisses💕

Mum, I've been plucking up the courage to put something on here, but didn't know what to write? The first thing I thought of was how I used to make a bet with myself to see how long it would take to get you to swear, or shout JAMES HOLFORD!! Louise always warned me don't walk in and wind ya mum up!! But I did anyway. All I want to do is facetime you and tell you how your grandchildren and louise have got on my nerves which was pointless because you take their side anyway, I also just want to tell I love you, and hug you again. I always tried to make you proud in my own way, we all know I wasn't blessed with brains like becky and stephen (not in the genetics), but I tried my hardest regardless, louise and the kids have been amazing you were right about louise, we were made for each other, you loved louise from the first time she put in me in my place , you said marry her shes the best thing for you, and I did. I promise I'll try look after and love everyone, all my nephews and neices aunties and uncles and cousins just like you did, and I promise I always look after graham and grandad and my sister n brother. I love you mum , and I miss you every second hope your having a cuppa with nannan laughing at the stories give her kiss from me and the kids x

Mandy, I'd known you nearly 18 years you were like a sister to me & the most amazing loving fun aunty to my kids, we all miss you dearly already. Love you forever xxxx

Aunty Mandy, I don’t even know where to begin. How you were a big apart of my childhood, always coming up to visit during the half term holidays and causing southern chaos. Taking me and jess to town to get those cartoon felt pictures to colour in, Hot chocolates at isabella’s , walking in the woods, a trip to sorby way or easter eggs for breakfast, will make sure I definitely have one for breakfast tomorrow for you😂
Will always remember how each time I saw you you’d be in shock about how much i’ve grown. I’ll never forget those memories made when i’d come up. I wish you could see how much both me and my 2 not so younger sisters have grown💔
I love you Aunty Mandy❤️
Ashton

Honestly, it's hard to believe. Our amazing Aunty Mandy was an honest,kind and supportive person, no matter the time or
place. Driving an hour or 2 with my mum, dad and siblings to visit was always worth the time. Sleeping over and eventually outgrowing the sofa. I will always miss her loads. We will always remember her.

Auntie Mandy,
We just can’t even believe it. We’re going to miss you so much, writing this just feels totally surreal. You were one of the most kind hearted, thoughtful, family orientated people in the world. We may not have been related by blood, but you always made us feel like family. From looking after us when we were children and letting us play with the marble jar “count all the marbles in the jar!” to coming over for tea and then you’d say “right, I’ve cooked it, it’s all your lots turn now to wash up.” Then through growing up, you were always a constant help in Mum, Hayleigh’s and my life. If I ever couldn’t find mum at home, I never even needed to ring and ask where she was, because we knew she’d be at your house. Then it went from looking after us, to looking after all of our various dogs, every single day, no questions asked. Without doubt, the door was always open for anyone, kettle always on, sweet bowl always full and a warm, loving hug always available. From a shout through the phone - WE LOVE YOU and we thank you wholeheartedly for everything you always did for us and for being such a massive support system to Mum throughout our whole lives. Go easy tiger - taken from us all far too soon. Love you always, Hollie, Mitch & all the dogs xxx

In Memory of our friend Mandy

In the stillness of this mournful day,
A beacon of strength has slipped away.
Wise and unwavering, steadfast and bold,
Her truths were precious, her spirit gold.
A mistress of rules, yet caring and kind,
With an open heart and a sharp, clear mind.
Her home, a haven, any time of the day,
A comforting ear; no one turned away
She brought light to the darkness, a flickering spark,
A candle that glowed, our own Rosa Park.
We treasured her presence, her memory abides
Like the dawn of each day and the unending tides
Though earthly farewells bring sorrow and strife,
Her spirit endures in the tapestry of life.

God bless!

Jen & Sid

I can’t believe you’re gone, we’re going to miss you so much. You might not be my blood relation, but you’ll always, always be Auntie Mandy to us. You treated us just like family and you’d quickly correct Ben for calling you Mandy - “It’s Auntie Mandy to you!”. I’m so grateful for all you did for us, looking after Reg whilst we worked and I know you’ll look after him up there too. We have so many happy memories with you, from coming to the video shop after school in the back feeling like a VIP, to the days out at clumber park playing rounders where you hit a corker of a shot through your legs and when mum broke uncle Graham’s brand new glasses. I’ll never forget how you welcomed anyone and everyone into your home, cooking hearty meals for everyone to sit and enjoy. Everyone was drawn to you because of your motherly love, warmth and the time you gave everyone, you’d literally do anything for anyone, I can’t even count the amount of lodgers you’ve had over the years. To be a part of your family is such a gift and one I’ll forever be grateful for. You kept everyone together, the true matriarch. I hope you’re with your mum, she’s missed you.
Love you so much, from Hayleigh, Ben, Edie and Cassie xxx

Will always be in my heart ❤️ xx

To Nanny.
I loved spending time at your house and you always had the best sweetie dish.

Lots of love
Eddie


To Nanny.
I always had fun when I can round. You always made me laugh, fed us far too much and that’s what made you the best Nanny.

Lots of love
Grace

To the most wonderful friend anyone could ever wish for.
Whatever time I turned up for a coffee (yes even 4 in the morning) the door was always open . Mandy wasn’t a morning person but she would soon come round after a few choice words with each other . We have laughed, cried put the world to rights on a weekly,daily basis.
You were a 2nd mum to Hayleigh and Hollie and another sister to me.
I love you my dear friend with all my broken heart and always will they say time is a healer but not too sure on this one 💔💔💔💔💔