Elisa Davey (24 Jul 1950 - 10 Jul 2026)
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St Catherine’s Hospice (Crawley)
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In loving memory of Elisa Davey who sadly passed away on 10th July 2026
Born on the 24th July 1950 in Batley, Yorkshire West Riding, Elisa Margaret was the only child of Harold and Joan Whalley. During her early years Elisa suffered with a weak chest exacerbated by industrial pollution and her family were advised to move South and, aged six, the family moved to Salisbury where she had a happy childhood.
Elisa was at college in Southampton when her parents moved to WashCommon, Newbury in 1970, around the corner from her husband to be, John.
At a serendipitous meeting at John's sister's (Jean) twenty first birthday party in January 1972, Elisa and John met as a blind date which resulted in an immediate and lifelong rapport. They were married on 4th November 1972 followed by two sons, James (1976) and Adam (1979).
Hardworking, intelligent, kind, elegant and vibrant, with a quirky sense of humour and a ready smile, Elisa was intensely loyal to her family and friends and immensely proud of both sons and her grandchildren, Ella and Thomas.
With an inquiring mind and a great zest for life, Elisa threw herself into her interests (family, antiques, horse-riding, travel, gardening, bridge, and West Horsley Place) with enthusiasm, always wanting to know more.
For the past seven years Elisa has had an inordinate satisfaction from volunteering at West Horsley Place particularly with her Ghost tours. Her favourite quote being:
"I was just thinking, it ought to have been thought dull and commonplace, the same sunrise over the same house in the same tiny piece of England, every day for two hundred years, but it is beautiful. I travelled miles and was unchanged when I could have been here and transported, it is not the fault of the sun if the eye sees not its beauty.”
May she rest in peace x.
14.00 hrs 19th August 2026.
Randall’s Park Crematorium, Randall’s Road.Leatherhead.KT22 0AG.
No flowers please but a donation to St Catherine’s Hospice Crawley would be appreciated. Without their support Elisa would not have been able to fulfill her wish of passing away in my arms at home.
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I have just heard the devastating news that we have lost our lovely Elisa. She was such a wonderful ray of sunshine and I will miss her greatly. My thoughts and condolences are with John and the rest of the family.
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In memory of beautiful Elisa, my kind, thoughtful and hilarious friend. As Robin would say, "not just pretty face" xxx
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2016; 44 Years of friendship
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Dear, funny Elisa. I worked with Elisa and have many memories, like the day she turned up with odd shoes on! Always smiling, always fun. I'm so glad you were in my life even though for only too few years. Rest in peace my friend.
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In memory of Elisa,such a very dear friend.
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Dearest Elisa, she was the loveliest of friends, so clever and with such a great sense of humour. She made life fun, and it was a delight to spend time with her. We will miss her.
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Elisa, John's soulmate, thank you for being you. xx Always in our hearts.
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Elisa is so missed , such a lovely lady. Rest in peace x
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In memory of lovely Elisa
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A beautiful lady inside and out. Will miss you.
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I got to meet Elisa also volunteering at West Horsley Place in recent years. I was often her backstop on the film tours she guided and we enjoyed working together. I'll carry on her tradition of reading those words at the end of tours and always remember her. Beautiful lady inside and out. Much love to John and family.
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