Zeta Nanette Scardifield (8 Oct 1949 - 8 Dec 2025)
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In loving memory of Zeta Nanette Scardifield who sadly passed away on Monday 8th December 2025 at around 6.15pm (18:15)
Zeta was born in Bury, Lancashire. Her mother was Rene Scardifield and father Gilbert Scardifield, she had two brothers, Michael (older) and Ted (younger) as an early job she helped her mother Rene with nursing. Her father Gilbert used to be a hotel manager.
Zeta moved around a few times and most notably lived in Salt Dean, Selsey and Portsmouth for a while working as a Hairdresser and had her own Salon in Rottingdean before coming down south to Worthing to become a homemaker for her upcoming child Michael.
She met Ian McFarlane Stone Mason and Stained Glass artist in in 1978 during a social event with friends over some drinks. Ian McFarlane was the father of Stuart and Minette, some time passed upon which they became a couple in 1986.
Michael McFarlane-Scardifield was born in 1987, he was named after his uncle Michael. This event changed her life for the better and propelled her life into being a homemaker, Zeta said it saved her life after suffering great loss in the family and gave her something to live for.
She enjoyed shopping, collecting clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelery. She liked travelling in her earlier years, Morroco was a memorable trip for her but one of her favourite trips was to Australia to visit her brother Ted and his wife Penny.
Zeta was selfless, strong, thoughtful, loving and always putting others first, a true warrior, fighting through the pains and struggles she had faced in her life. We will love and miss her forever and her spirit will live on in our hearts until our own chapters end. <3 xxxx <3
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Taken in 2012 when Richard Scardifield came down to visit
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Taken in 2009 during Ted and Penny Scardifield visiting us
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Taken in 2009 during Ted and Penny Scardifield visiting us
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Zeta and our beloved Shelly taken in 2009
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Taken in 2009 during Ted and Penny Scardifield visiting us
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Zeta was my sister-in-law now reunited with her brothers Michael & Ted, mother Rene and grandmother Ruby.
Zeta told me that she was named after one of Rene’s nursing colleagues & her middle name Nanette from the musical, No No Nanette.
She was delivered at home by her grandmother & was the first girl in the Scardifield line for a very long time. Her elder brother Mike was 3 years old when she arrived. Growing up together he was very quiet one and while Zeta was small she was a fighter & used to scratch & kick. Mick was patient with her & never hit back but the neighbours thought they must have a cat because he always had scratchs!
Her baby brother Ted arrived in 1952 and he emigrated to Australia as a £10 Pom in 1972. We were married in 1980 and Zeta & Rene visited us in 1981 and she came out again with her friend Anne a year later. The biggest thrill of her life was the birth of her son Michael.
We will remember her zany sense of humour, her care for others & her love of op shops & finding treasures. Rest in peace dearest Zet.
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Thank you for the lovely message Penny, much love and hugs from Dad and I
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Thank you for the donation Penny, much appreciated xx
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To my second mum Zeta 🩷 thank you for everything you did for me. Life wouldn’t have been the same without you in it, with your kind guidance and compassion for all. I will never forget your effortless beauty and quick wit. Love you forever x Charlotte x
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Thank you for the lovely words Charlotte and the nice donation xx
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In loving memory of my beautiful Mum, I'll miss you forever. You were my world. Rest well <3 xxx
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Zeta in Australia
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Zeta, Rene and Penny in Blue Mountains, Australia (taken by Ted)
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Loving memory of Zeta.
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Thanks for the kind words and the donation bro
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Was that Shelleys replacement? Shelley was such a character xx
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No that was your sister Karen's little Humphrey! We could never replace Shelly.
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Darling Zeta,such a beautiful human being with the biggest heart & love for everyone. Thank you for looking after my daughter & opening your home to her. Fond memories of your warmth & genuine empathy of those around you. I know you will always walk beside your son Mike & only ever be behind the fine veil. Energy & love never dies. It lives on. Sweet dreams to one of the loveliest ladies I ever had the privilege to meet. X
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In memory of a lovely person. May you rest in peace Zeta. You'll be forever loved and missed by many xxx
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In memory of my beloved friend/sister Zeta. Rest in peace now. Thank you for being you and I will love you always xx
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She loved you so much too Ros, thank you for the kind words and for that thoughtful donation. xx
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