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Judith Amanda Elliott

(19th March 1964 - 11th January 2024)

Judith (Judy to most people)  was best known for her love of people, books, cats and the occasional tipple.  She laughed, she listened, she chatted and brought light into the hearts of her family, friends, neighbours and colleagues.

Judith died unexpectedly, far too young, after a sudden brain  haemorrhage  and leaves a gap in the lives of so many people.

Much of Judith’s career involved working with books.  She researched and produced radio and TV programmes about books, she co-organised book festivals and worked in a bookshop.  For pleasure she read books and listened to audio books. In that spirit, we would like to support BookTrust, creating another generation  of readers.

So in place of flowers, would you consider making a donation to BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity? To read more about them please click on this link https://www.booktrust.org.uk/

Charity Donation In Memory of Judith Amanda Elliott

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BookTrust Donations

Jodie Keane

Thank you Judy - for the fun, the laughter, the book reviews, the wine, the wise words, the happiest of times, the best of memories - in my thoughts Jude always, much love Jodie xxx

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

In loving memory of Judy a very dear and special friend who I miss so greatly.

£50.00

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Erica

Whenever we met you gave me a lovely smile which I shall never forget. Thank you. Erica

£40.00 + £10.00 Gift Aid

D Anderson

You were the reason I loved coming into work, I can't get over how much I miss you.

£25.00

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£100.00 + £25.00 Gift Aid

Al

We had so many laughs Judy. Thank you for the good memories. Xx

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Hilary Blakely

In loving memory of Judith Elliott.

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Tilly Snowball

I promise to life my life to the full as you have inspired me to do… filled with love and laughter.

£20.00 + £5.00 Gift Aid

Sandra

Missing you so much and I can’t believe I won’t see you again. With lots of love Sandra and Liam xxxx

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anthony Cherry

So many programmes. So many guests and cues. How I miss the writing with you! The wine! The ‘Sheridan Shuffle’! The laughs! On you go Jude. Much love, Anthony and Rachel xxx

£75.00 + £18.75 Gift Aid

Judy Elliott

In memory of a wonderful friend and colleague - who knew so much about books, a love of reading and a love of life.

£200.00

Bridget

Judy was an exceptional colleague and friend from my days at Radio 2. She was a gifted producer, writer and researcher and was much valued by all who worked with her. We'll miss her so much.

Anonymous

£15.00

Anonymous

You wonderful woman Judy. Still can’t believe you’re gone, but so many happy memories and funny moments to look back on. We both absolutely loved hanging out with you. Xx

Sarah

Forever with us behind the bookshop counter xxx

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Lucy

Wherever you are, darling, may there be infinite books, cats and wine xx

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Janet Hoyle

Such a sad loss of a beautiful soul. A Tiffin friend. Condolences to your family.

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Julia Runnacles

In memory of a lovely lady.

Seema Bennett

RIP Judy, lovely Tiffin school friend - you leave us too soon. Much love xx

Anonymous

£10.00

Jayne

I loved working with you, such larks. Our production ‘Merlot the Musical’ sadly remains an unfinished masterpiece.

£30.00 + £7.50 Gift Aid

Sheila Pett

A sad loss to the whole family and beyond.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Alison Garland

Judy was a dear friend who will be greatly missed.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Helen

Remembering a vibrant, witty and kind friend - Judy, gone too soon.

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Georgie Carrington

Judith will be so sadly missed. xx

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£30.00

Lucy Fisher

£25.00 + £6.25 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Adrian & Jacqs

Judith was a wonderful person. We will miss her dearly. Xx

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

Anonymous

£40.00 + £10.00 Gift Aid

Zoe

You’ll be so missed xx

£10.00 + £2.50 Gift Aid

Stephen B

God bless dear Judy, a shining light, a witty spirit, a kind, and generous person. Judy bought life to the party, always an argument, always a view, always someone to listen too. God bless you.

£50.00 + £12.50 Gift Aid

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