Thursday, 30 October 2025

Betty.

My lovely friend and neighbour Betty who was so kind to me and who took me out despite being shouted at by Steve has died this morning.

I have lit a candle for her.

48 comments:

LouC said...

I’m so sorry that you have lost your dear friend. It’s a blow at our age when our support group grows small. She’ll be sorely missed as well as fondly remembered.

Lindsey said...

What sad news. I’m sure that you will miss her. Sending you a big hug from a very wet and windy Northern Ireland x

Yellow Shoes said...

I am so sorry to hear this - she was a kind and courageous friend to you x

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear about Betty ,that is such sad news for you, you will always remember her kindness and a candle centres one’s emotions, take care of you. Jan in Castle Gresley

Anonymous said...

So sorry for your loss. Nettie

Anonymous said...

Oh no I'm so sorry you have lost a good friend, I I is you will miss her, she sounded like a lovely lady, what an awful shock, I hope you are ok. RIP Betty

Miriam said...

Very sorry to hear your news. Betty was a good friend to you

Damselfly said...

My sincere condolences on the loss of your friend. May her memory be a blessing.

Poppy and Me said...

Hugs from Poppy and me over the loss of a lovely friend.Val

Poppy and Me said...

Hugs from Poppy and me over the loss of a very dear friend. Val

Sooze said...

That's so sad, you'll miss her, she was a great friend to you.

Sue in Suffolk said...

Oh No, so sorry to hear this.

lincolnshireexileinEssex said...

I’m so sorry. She was a lovely friend to to you.

Jan said...

I'm so sorry to hear this.

Ulvmor said...

I'm so sorry about loss of your friend, she seemed to be a lovely lady.

Lea said...

I’m so sorry to hear this sad news about Betty. What a shock it must have been
for you as she was a good friend. Look after yourself. 🇨🇦

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry to about Betty. You benefitted from her kindness and friendship and we benefitted from hearing about it. RIP. Christine in Germany

Ana Dunk said...

I feel so sad for you. Please know that there are those of us who care about you and wish good things for you. Is there a way you can spend a few days with your daughter, so you won't be so alone at this time?

Tracy said...

I'm so sorry about Betty. She was a good friend to you.

50 and counting said...

My sympathies to you and Betty's family of friends. Cherish the blessing of her memory.

Hazel said...

Oh Sue, im so sorry

JacquieB said...

I am so, so sorry. Betty was a good and kind friend, the sort we all need and value. My sincerest sympathies.

Heather said...

How very sad, she was a good friend to you.

Anonymous said...

Such sad news, you will miss her friendship. Sending condolences Karen S

Beacee said...

So sorry to read this. Sending you a <<>>

Anonymous said...

Hugs. So sorry. Marjorie in Canada

Anonymous said...

Oh Sue, this must have been a shock, what a good friend and lovely lady she was, you will miss her greatly. RIP

Beth Waltz said...

Another connection to your present life, sadly severed. I'm so sorry for your los s at this stressful time.

Lyssa Medana said...

So sorry for your loss.

Anonymous said...

I’m sorry you lost your friend Betty, who was a kind, good hearted person. May she rest in peace.

Anonymous said...

I’m so sorry.

RunNRose said...

I am so sorry to read this. She was a good person; such a help to you.

Anonymous said...

How very sad to lose a good friend, I hope you are able to spend some time with those you love to bring you comfort as you need it. I'm sending hugs and thinking of you. Elaine

sandy said...

So sorry to hear your very sad news, as others have said she was so nice to you despite how Steve treated her

Carol Caldwell said...

So sorry to hear this. I know you will always remember her friendship.

Annabeth said...

Oh Hester, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Betty who was such a good and kind friend. {hugs}

Angela said...

So sorry that you have lost a good friend. Love and prayers winging your way

Icey said...

I'm sorry to read that Betty has died, she was a great friend to you. A brave person who is still your friend after being shouted at etc is the truest of friends. I will miss hearing of your adventures out together x

Sue T said...

How very sad. She was a good friend to you, you will miss her.

Anonymous said...

I never comment on here but felt I had to today . I am so very sorry for your loss.

Fat Dormouse said...

I'm sorry to hear this. She was a good friend to you and a supportive friend.

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear this. She will be missed.

Jean said...

Im so sorry to hear this.

Catriona said...

So sorry to hear this sad news. She always sounded a lovely person to spend time with and you will miss her. Catriona

Ellen D. said...

So sorry to hear this. She was a kind friend.

Jules said...

I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending love. X

Tara said...

I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds like you had a good friend in her. :(

Sue said...

Such sad news, she was a good friend to you. I hope you are feeling okay. xx

Betty.

My lovely friend and neighbour Betty who was so kind to me and who took me out despite being shouted at by Steve has died this morning. I ha...