Edna Royer (25 Apr 1941 - 25 Jun 2019)

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EdnaSt Catherine’s Hospice (Crawley)

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EdnaMarie Curie

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Location
Surrey & Sussex Crematorium Balcombe Road Crawley RH10 3NQ
Date
12th Jul 2019
Time
2.45pm
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In loving memory of Edna Royer who sadly passed away on 25th June 2019 aged 78 years.

Edna grew up in the North of England on Walney Island, the youngest of five siblings. In Manchester, she met her husband Lawrence and eventually they returned to his home in Antigua with their first child, Caroline. Later Edna had another daughter, A-J. Her 3 grandchildren, Kelsey, Cameron and Morgan made her very proud.

At one time she was a hairdresser and did mobile hairdressing in Antigua. Later in life, after her children were grown, she retrained and opened a Pre-School. She ran her small school, Jolly Tots for over 20 years not retiring until in her 70s.

After her husband passed away 11 years ago, Edna developed new interests and furthered old hobbies. She was into her art, took up yoga and zumba. Edna led an active social life, going to the movies with friends and meeting up for the beach lime at the weekend. She also volunteered her time helping with reading at a local primary school.

She was well loved by her many friends and family all over the world and will be greatly missed.

Edna loved her bright colours so please no black if you attend! Let us wear our colourful clothes and remember her zest for life rather than mourn her passing. She would be the first one to try and get everyone smiling.

Also we would prefer to say no flowers but if you wanted to give something there are links on here to donate to St Catherine's Hospice and Marie Curie who helped look after Edna at the end.

Kaisha Benjamin wrote

I was a student of Auntie Edna in Fall 1992. I spent my first term of pre-school at Jolly Tots. I had just turned 2 years old at the end of August and I started that September. With the exception of my mother and my Auntie Judy, Auntie Edna was my very first teacher and the start of my formal education. Almost 30 years later, I still have wonderful, fond memories of Auntie Edna and I often wondered what became of her. She was very encouraging and I was very happy at her school. She was an excellent teacher. I was only there for one term but it clearly left a lasting impact. The school work we did was intellectually stimulating. She very quickly realised that I had already mastered the alphabet and so she introduced me to phonics and I started learning to read while under her care. It didn't matter to her what age I was, she would write 2 or 3 letter words on a board and she would get so excited when I sounded them out and read them correctly. Unfortunately due to an asbestos discovery at the pre-school my mother moved me to sunnyside primary school in January 1993 and my kindergarten teacher there was a nightmare:/. No more reading, no more careful attention,no more encouragement, it was like I had regressed. Eventually when the kindergarten teacher got tired of me always trying to answer the questions that she asked the class, she ignored me completely. I was so unhappy, it was the opposite of how I was treated at Jolly Tots. Anyway, I just wanted to say that Auntie Edna was a wonderful person, she will live on in my memory and I credit her with helping me to get started on my academic journey.

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  • What lovely comments you have made about my Mum. thank you. She did touch so many lives in a positive way. I'm so glad you have such amazing memories of her from such a young age. Mum was a lovely person and is dearly missed. A-J

    Posted by Alison-Jane on 23/06/2022 Report abuse
  • You are welcome. Sorry for your loss. She was an amazing person!

    Posted by Kaisha on 15/01/2024 Report abuse
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Gordon Halton wrote

I was so saddened to here of Edna’s death after such a brave battle with cancer, as an Aunt I couldn’t ask for better. When she came to the UK I would always do my best to meet up with her and found her always great company, a laugh and fun to be with. I will miss her.

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Sandy Meade wrote

Edna was an amazing lady. Like a second mother to me. Always there if I needed her. I will truly miss her I will ❤️

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Vera May Stanton wrote

Dear sister, sorry a thousand times, many regrets that we never had the chance to get together again during these last few years.

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James & Cheryl Anne de Freitas donated £50 in memory of Edna

In memory of our dear friend Edna - our whole group is missing you at Jabberwok beach, Antigua
Rest in Peace

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Edna was a wonderful sister to Gerald and she always treat me like her own sister. I will be forever in her gratitude for the love that she has shown me and my family.She was a person that was the life and soul of the party, always laughing and smiling come rain or shine. We will miss you Edna, you can rest in peace now free from any pain knowing that your own family are proud of everything that you have achieved in life. Lots of love to all the family. Carole xx

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Keith & Julia Herbert wrote

We met Aunty Edna when she agreed to take out Son Keondre at 3 yrs old in her pre-school at her home in Scott’s Hill Antigua. She was amazing with these young children and we later had her tutor our next son Kaden some years later. We have so much fund memories of going to school programs with the all the skits and see the children proudly displaying their work. She was a wonderful woman. It is sad to learn of her passing. Our sympathies go out to the family. May she Rest In Peace.

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They say that life is all about experiences and if that is true, Nigel and I have lived life to the full courtesy of a woman we were proud to call Auntie Edna. She showed us nothing but love and kindness for which we will always cherish. If we all live or life in the same mould as Edna, full of laughter and positive thoughts the world would be a better place. Love to all the family and are thoughts are with you. Nigel and Karen. xx

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Shayne Van Been wrote

I am so sad to hear of Edna’s passing, I truly thought she would pull through this. I am so sad that it wasn’t caught sooner but she was in pain, we know she’s now released from that. She was an extraordinary woman and I will never forget the laughs she gave me when teaching her. She truly left a large imprint on my mind. See you soon Edna. Xxx

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Linda Wicks wrote

Sending our sincere condolences. Edna was a dear friend of my mam Barbara. RIP x

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In memory of Dear Aunt Edna, you always made me smile, lots of love Dawn

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In Memory of my Dear Aunt Edna, you always brought a smile to my face, love Dawn

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