Ann Trafford (4 Oct 1945 - 13 Feb 2026)

When you’re born, your mum teaches you everything. As you grow older, you start to feel like you don’t need her as much. Eventually, you leave home and become the teacher to your own children. Yet, deep down, you always know she’s there—ready to guide you whenever you need her.

Even when it feels like you’re walking through life on your own, she’s still there, quietly steadying you, ready to catch you if you stumble. It’s only when she’s gone that you truly realise what it means to walk alone—no longer having her there to catch you when you fall.

But even then, she never really leaves. She’s in every step you take. She taught you well, and she lives on within you—always.

You have been a big part of my life Ann, my hair dresser, party planner, wedding dress shopper, flower arranger and more recently a big support when I lost my own Mum, I will always remember you Thankyou, love Claire xxx

Ann was one of the nicest people you could hope to meet and I will miss her.
Rest in peace.