Lucy Roberts (19 Apr 1980 - 21 Apr 2020)

I met Lucy when she used to shop in The Co Operative, Conging Street and I am so glad that we crossed paths. Lucy was a lovely person with a heart of gold. Always smiling and a really wonderful person. I have to admit since finding out that Lucy has passed away I have found it hard to get my head around it. I just can't believe how it all happened so quick. Lucy thank you for being you and for the words you said to me when I was feeling upset I will hold them close to my heart always. Heaven has gained a caring kind hearted angel. RIP Lucy xxxx

Dear Luce
I'm writing this on the eve of your funeral still in utter disbelieve that you've gone, my friend for 32 years since you were aged 8 and moved to Horncastle from Wales. I remember you starting primary school and you coming to McDonald's for my 10th birthday party to us starting Grammar School together and what fun we got up to, especially when we were 14/15/16 going to the town hall, the Swan, the bus to Skeggy at weekends and in school holidays, going to Bottoms on the rides with my homebrew stuffed in miniatures (even though we used to tell the bus driver 'half' for the ticket!). I seem to lived at your mum's house at one bit, and you my parents, we must have driven them mad with our antics ;-) You were always super bright and did really well in your GCSEs, but off to college you went and I stayed on at QEGS for sixth form but we still stayed friends. When you moved back to town with baby Emma, I was always around your house on West Street and then we were neighbours on College Close. We lived round each others houses in our 20s especially when Emma was really young up until her first starting QEGS really, many fun and happy times we had on Albert Street and Gas Street. Your roast dinners were legendary as was your super quick wit! Putting that cabin bed up on Albert Street after a few too many wines was hilarious. Many fun times we had a The Townhouse and days out with Emma, BBQs and parties round our house, helping me plan the wedding and the reception party. We weren't so obsessed in our teens and twenties like everyone is now taking photos, I've got plenty of photos of us and many many more stashed in my memory.
You are always there for me especially when I was poorly in my late twenties and then when I had baby Ethan in our mid 30s we reconnected, you adored him. You and Emma where absolute stars when he was a tiny baby and I fractured my back. A friendship over 30 years sure had its ups and downs but mainly they were up's :-) I'm going to miss you so so much. I think by the time we both hit our 40s, we've realised life can be pretty cruel but also amazing too. You been taken far too young at just 40 and a couple of days is absolute testament to that. You've left a hole in so many people's hearts, that you've left many many memories in lots and lots of people's. Your amazing family - your Mum Penny and Sisters Nicola and Ruth I send huge hugs and what a fantastic daughter you made in Emma. To you Emma - I adored watching you grow up. Carl and I have no words to say to you except stay strong and your Mum was a truly kind and beautiful person. Do take care and stay in touch. Adiós for now Luce, I hope I don't see you too soon but one day we'll share a bottle of vino again and put the world to rights. Much love always Claire x

I will always miss our daily chats 💔 starting with good morning my lover 😘... A giggle and check we both ok 😁
The woofers are missing roo 😢 too XXX very much
Love ya mate always will fly high darling you got this X

Remember collecting Lucy from her house ,when I was a taxi driver, on 11/9/2001 (9/11) in the afternoon. She proceeded to describe what she had just seen on the breaking news .... I knew nothing...thought she'd gone bonkers! Later worked with her at Myers. She really cared...not only about getting the job done properly but also about the other mothers she often helped out. Not only empathetic but also compassionate. Horncastle is a poorer place without you, Lucy. x

I first met Lucy when she was working in Hinnys cafe. We had a little chat and she was so lovely, friendly and kind, as I was new to Horncastle. She was a very special person and someone who really stood out. She is one of those people who leave a strong impression when you meet them and I’ll never forget her. Xxx