In loving memory of Cecilia Whitehead who sadly passed away on 18th February 2020 . An incredibly strong and vibrant lady . What a woman , what a wife , wonderful daughter and sister . This world was never meant for one as beautiful as you .
Cecilia was a joy to know - such a dear, kind, jolly lady as well as a much valued colleague during our years together at Bird & Bird. I shall really miss you and our get-togethers since my retirement. They were great fun. Rest in peace, dear Cecilia. Sending my heartfelt sympathy to your husband and family on their sad loss and hoping that all their happy memories will bring comfort.
Remembering Cecilia today. The most kind hearted, dedicated and generous person you could hope to meet. She brought all of that as well as her great ability to her work at Bird & Bird, where we will all miss her greatly.
Graham Smith and Penny Christie
Thinking of you today and forever . Will miss your smiley face Mary xx
Cecilia was a generous and selfless person who took her greatest joy in lighting up the lives of everyone with whom she came into contact. Usually that could be achieved through nothing more than her own infectiously happy personality, although sometimes she had to resort to proffers of chocolate, with which she was always well stocked. She helped me in so many ways during my time at Bird & Bird. In particular I shall always value how she helped me with the early editions of my books by tracking down and checking references in her tremendously diligent way, and I am glad that I recorded my thanks for those efforts in those books. But it is also so little a permanent record for a wonderful person who really did make the world a better place.
A smiling Celia on holiday with Stephen . She will be missed by us all .God Bless you Celia xx
No more pain or suffering for You Cecilia. May you rest in Peace. Thinking of you Stephen and the family. Love Litsa and Majeed. X
Celilia, your light burned so strongly but all too briefly. I can still hear your voice and your laughter and see your wonderful smile. You lit up all around you. With love always, Jo xxxx
Oh Cecilia, we will all miss you so much. Your smile and laugh were infectious - we heard you coming before we saw you ! A friend to everyone, you always had time for a catch up. Bless you Cecilia and keep smiling. Sending best wishes to Steve and your family. xx
May You rest in Peace Celia
Know that you and Your Family are in my thoughts and prayers .
Love Carolyn xx
A happy smiling Celia on holiday with Stephen in one of her favourite places the South of France. She will be loved and remembered for ever x Mary
The best daughter in law who will be missed and loved for ever. Always sent me chocolates and a chocolate cake with Stephen when he came up to Leeds , it was all these little acts of kindness to everyone she knew which made her special to us all . God bless 😊 Love Mary xx
(i do not know what it is about you that closes
and opens;only something in me understands
the voice of your eyes is deeper than all roses)
nobody,not even the rain,has such small hands
If not for you, babe, I couldn't find the door
Couldn't even see the floor
I'd be sad and blue if not for you.
If not for you, baby, I'd lay awake all night
Wait for the morning light
To shine in through
But it will not be new if not for you.
If not for you, my sky would fall, rain would gather too
Without your love I'd be nowhere at all
I'd be lost if not for you
It was a great pleasure to have known Cecilia. She was a very special lady always smiling and willing to listen when you needed a chat . I am an early Bird so our paths would often cross at Waterloo Station . I saw Cecilia a number of times during her illness and she was still bright and cheery and keen to offer a listening ear. I am thinking of you at this difficult time and have you and Cecilia in my prayers and thought. With very best wishes , Clare
Cecilia was an absolute joy to work with and I am delighted that I got to know her. She always provided chocolate at any meeting and would send supplies in the internal post whenever she saw us. A lovely, bubbly person who will be sorely missed x
Cecilia always had a smile for me and for everyone she met.
She was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met and always made me feel special and always left me feeling happy and joyful.
Will miss you
Cecilia, still can't believe that you are gone. Whenever I think of you I always see your happy smiling face and infectious bubbly personality. You will be sorely missed here. RIP beautiful lady. xx
It was a pleasure working with Cecilia. She will be greatly missed.
Cecilia and I were always 1st in to work each morning and before everyone got in we would put the world to rights! Even the last time I saw her she was her normal jolly self even though she was clearly unwell. What an absolute treasure she was, she will be truely missed by all of us
Cecilia was a fantastic colleague, always highly professional but also very friendly. RIP.
I first met Cecelia when we both worked at Linklaters 30 years ago. I was so delighted to see her friendly face when I first moved to Bird & Bird. She was always cheerful, helpful and could be relied upon for her chocolate supply. She will be sadly missed.
Thinking of you today and forever . Will miss your smiley face Mary xx
A smiling Celia on holiday with Stephen . She will be missed by us all .God Bless you Celia xx
A happy smiling Celia on holiday with Stephen in one of her favourite places the South of France. She will be loved and remembered for ever x Mary
Beautiful much loved daughter in law . Celia was a breath of fresh air . Mary xx
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