Sally Amber O'Leary (26 Jul 2003 - 19 Apr 2025)
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- Location
- The Bulls Head Chislehurst Kent BR7 6NR
- Date
- 28th May 2025
- Time
- 3.30pm
In loving memory of Sally Amber O'Leary, who sadly passed away on 19th April 2025.
Sally was born early in the morning of 26th July 2003 at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. She was a quiet, easy baby, healthy with a particularly loving manner.
At the age of 3 she became diabetic (type 1) and there followed a couple of long stays in hospital and a couple of very scary moments. Nevertheless by school age she was again a happy, shy girl, albeit she needed continuous care for her illness - which included insulin injections and blood tests many times a day.
She attended Scotts Park junior school, Bullers Wood school for girls and then Eltham College for her 6th form. Sally went to Brownies and Guides in Bromley for many years. She also did tap and modern dance classes and took part in many shows, including one at Disneyland, Paris.
With 2 A* and A at A Level, she had her choice of University and being her own woman decided not to follow the family habit of Durham and instead chose Bath to study criminology, because it was warmer, but not less hilly. She was so happy there.
Sally had finished all her assignments (including a year's work placement and her dissertation), when she died suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in Bath after feeling a little unwell.
Naturally an introvert, she could and would surprise with sudden bouts of ferocity and loudness especially after a Baileys or seven. She loved clubbing, especially with her siblings, cousin and close friends and also enjoyed beating them at 'Mario Kart'. Sally was a Swiftie and was delighted when she eventually managed to get tickets for the Eras tour at Wembley in August 2024, which she went to with her sister. She also loved Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons and the Killers and had seen them all live a number of times. Sally loved an adrenaline rush - including as far afield as waterslides in Crete and Sun City, zip lines in South Africa and Las Vegas, and rollercoasters and the Big Shot in Vegas.
Kind, loving and brave with a strong work ethic and a steely determination she preferred to take a back seat, but wasn't afraid to voice an opinion or correct an errant parent.
Sally is now gone, we miss her terribly and always will.
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I pray God comforts your family Sally, in time, the way only He can, may you rest in everlasting Peace and watch over them now.
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Sally’s warmness made her a great companion for sleepovers, Brownies and play dates during primary school. My memories with Sally are filled with Mario Kart, playing in the trampoline in the garden and Animal Jam! She was kind, thoughtful and so caring and I have enjoyed reading about her more recent times at Bath.
To Sally’s family, I am so so sorry for your loss. Sally was a really beautiful friend with such a kind heart and she was so lucky to have such a lovely family around her. Sending you all love from me and my family.
Rest in peace Sally, you will be missed Xxx
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Sally was quiet at first, but once you got to know her, you saw the beautiful soul she truly was. She had the kindest heart and the gentlest spirit always putting others before herself without a second thought. She brought light into our classroom and warmth into our lives, even in the smallest ways.
Sally made our primary school years so special full of laughter, kindness, and unforgettable moments and her memory will live forever.
Thank you Sally, for being such a meaningful part of our lives. You will be so missed x
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I am so saddened to hear this heartbreaking news. Sally was the kindest and most caring person all through primary school and our early years were shared full of happiness, playing Mario kart, and spending lots of time making up dances in the garden! I am so grateful to have shared those moments with sally and I am sure she continued dancing away through life and spreading her positivity to everyone she met!
Sending all my love to her friends and family xxx
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Sally was such an incredible friend, my first friend at Scott’s park. I will always remember the memories we made growing up together. She had so much kindness in her heart. Sending all my love to her friends and family x
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Sally was such a beautiful sweet girl who loved to dance and always had a smile. Sending love to all the family. Xxxx
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Rest in peace Sally.
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Thinking of you all today and sending much love xx
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Sending lots of love to Dan and Sally’s lovely family
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Love and miss you forever Sally
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In memory of Sally lots of love Mark and Rhiannon
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Sally was such an incredible friend, my first friend at Scott’s park. I will always remember the memories we made growing up together. She had so much kindness in her heart. Sending all my love to her friends and family x
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Little Shop or Horrors dance at Footsteps end of year show.
Megan and Sally at a dancing competition with Footsteps!
Sally at the Eltham Leavers ball. Absolutely devastated losing a friend like Sally. Greatest geology lab partner someone could've asked for! All my love to her family.
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