David posted a condolence
Saturday, July 24, 2021
When Marjorie was a very small child my late mother Ivy Horton (as she was then) was employed by Mr & Mrs Frank Littlemore to look after Marjorie during the day. My mother loved this job and use on occasions to take Marjorie to visit her own mother (known as Nana Horton). I don’t think Mr & Mrs Littlemore would necessarily have approved of such visits so my mother asked Marjorie who I think was probably about 3 (though I am not sure) not to say anything – especially one time when Marjorie got some paint on her coat whilst visiting my Nan’s home. Naturally of course a young child forgets such secrets!!!! So fond was my mother of Marjorie that it is no coincident that I too am called Marjorie.
My mother remained in this employment even when Maurice was born but left when Robert came on the scene.
Over the years my mother and I kept in touch with Marjorie and family and when they came to England to visit Maurice and Pat we usually got to see them. You can imagine that these visits were welcomed by Marjorie and my mum and gave them chance to catch up on days long gone.
Whilst Marjorie, Alan and family made a lovely life in Canada I don’t think you could have taken “Runcorn” out of Marjorie and it was always obvious how much she enjoyed her visits “home”! Christmas time always brought us news from the Ashbrook Family.
Marjorie was a kind, unassuming and charming ,lady – not to mention being extremely artistic and it was our privilege to have known her. Now may she rest in peace.
Marjorie M Lightfoot B E M
24 July 2021
