Doris and Gordon moved to a house a few doors down from us in Netley when I was around thirteen, just the age to babysit for Chris, John and Roger and Ali when she arrived. My mum and Doris already knew each other but they soon became best friends. A daily coffee to discuss the latest village gossip was a daily necessity
and I, an only child, was also a frequent visitor, relishing the warmth and happiness I found with the Meikle family: Doris was also a great cook and I was always more than happy to stay for tea! All of my memories of Doris are happy ones, she and Gordon were true friends, always ready to help out if necessary and we missed them terribly when they moved to Warsash. Doris had endless patience, was gentle, genuinely kind and fun. She had an infectious giggle and loved to laugh, so many happy times were spent with her. It was Doris who taught me how to put in zip, and even now, whenever I have to insert one, I think about her and how much I loved the precious times I spent with her.
Thank you Doris
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