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Say not in grief that she
is no more, but live in thankfulness that she was.
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| Danielle Des-Etages (Eldest Grand Daughter) |
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Olya Des-Etages, mother of Gary and Simon and grandmother of our beautiful girls, passed from this life to the
next on July 20th 2010. It is impossible to express just how much we miss her and how profound a sense of privilege
and apprecation we feel that she shared her life with us. She was a young, spirited sixty something
when she died, with soft, smooth skin, eyes full of life and impishness and a heart full of love and generosity.
It is hard for us to think of her as gone because we continue to be filled with her love and to feel her presence all
around us. Although we miss her terribly and could so easily descend into a world of despair and suffering,
we are committed to celebrating her life with joy in our hearts, smiles on our faces and a lightness of spirit
that reflects the very best of who she knew us to be. She would not have wanted anyone to suffer as a result of
her death and although she passed suddenly and by surprise, I am sure that she was ready for the next phase
of her divine journey. We love you mum, with all our heart and soul and you will always be at the center of our
lives. For all of her family and friends who have been invited to celebrate her life, please see
below the funeral details.
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Funeral Details Date:
Saturday 31st July, 2010 Time: 11.30 am Place: Croydon Cemeteries
and Crematorium, 150 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 6BB How to get to Croydon Cemeteries and Crematorium There is a large car park with disabled parking adjacent
to the East and West chapels and crematorium and limited parking throughout the cemetery grounds. See the associated link
for a premises map and the downloads below for the locations of vehicle entrances. From East Croydon
train station take the tram to the Therapia Lane stop. The cemetery is about 500m north of the tram stop. Bus: Numbers
64, 109, 198, 250 or 289. Location Map There is an alternative entrance
to Croydon Cemeteries and Crematorium at: Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AT. You can call the Crematorium Office on 0208 684 3877.
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Flowers or Donations If
you wish to send flowers, they may be sent either to The Funeral Director Dowsett &
Jenkins 1507 London Road Norbury, London SW16 4AE Tel: 0208 764 2912
by 4.00 pm - NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 30th July; or to Olya's Home Address (See below) You
may alternatively wish to make a donation to a charity of your choice. For your information only, our mother donated to OXFAM,
Cancer Research and Children in Crisis. A gathering to celebrate our mother's life will take place immediately after the funeral at our mother's home at: 63
Bishops Park Road, Norbury, London SW16 5TX We can be contacted on: Home:
0208 240 1446 Mobile: 07906 842 886. ********************************************************************************** A Parents Worth The mighty oaks spread branches wideTo shade the sapling treesWhen Autumn’s cool arrivesThey cover them with golden leavesThe
seasons pass rain, sun and snowWhile limbs grow long and sturdyThe older trees decline and bowAs
younger trees prove worthyAnd when with crashing thunderProud old oak trees meet their endOnce
sapling trees their parents goneTowards the heavens wendFrom acorns comes new birthAs roots
begin to spreadIn nurturing soils rich black and moistThe young feed on the deadAnd so the natural course of thingsGives life to those that followA parents worth begins at birthAnd
lasts well past tomorrow
Love you always,Sammy xxxPlease feel free to share your thoughts and feelings about our mother in the guestbook:
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