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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/

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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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“Dear Fran

I just wanted to drop you an email to thank you for all your care and support in the arrangements for my dad, John.

I know that my Mum, Valerie, was most grateful for your support and care, particularly last Friday which was a difficult day for her. Mum said to me that you went over and above in her eyes, making sure she was ok before you would let her leave.

Dad would have highly approved of the day yesterday, and that’s all we could have asked for. It really was the celebration of his life that he would have wanted.

Again, my sincerest thanks and gratitude to you all.”

Helena

“Dear Beth,

Just a short note from all of us to say “Thank You” for all the effort that you applied to ensure that Sarah’s funeral passed so seamlessly.

If it can be described as a “Great Day” (which I know will sound odd) I mean it purely in terms of the balance between sadness and celebration was met – that also the weather was perfect, the co-ordination between service and committal was excellent, the flowers so beautiful and everyone played their part so well. It was largely down to you that it did work so well.

So a “Big Thank You”

Barry, Jemma, Matthew, Josie and William

“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you did for us. You certainly made a very emotional and difficult time so much easier to bear. We are so grateful for the support you gave us and your gentle guidance along the way. Everything was perfect thanks to you and we would highly recommend you to all. With very best wishes.”

Family of Stanley Stearman

“We would like to thank you very much for looking after Mum and for all the arrangements you made for her funeral last Thursday. Your professionalism, help and ready advice together with your sensitivity at such a difficult time was much appreciated by us all. Our best regards.”

Nigel, Colin Ian & Coraine Ferguson

“Dear Judy,

Thank you for all your hard work and great communication for the arrangement of mum’s funeral. Even though the restrictions limited certain things, everything ran so smoothly. We were able to celebrate mum’s life with a lovely service and great help from you and all at Alan Greenwood funeral services on the day.”

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“Dear John,

Thank you for the wonderful service, support and help you offered me and the way you looked after my partner Bob, after he passed away.

From the professionalism and courtesy your team showed on that most traumatic moment – taking Bob from our house – to your kindness, and surefooted advice, the recommendation of the Celebrant, and then your kindness in coming to the cremation as well.

It’s been the hardest month or so of my life and yet I was so pleased with how the service went, the wonderful order of service you arranged and helped me with and of course the music as well. Throughout it all you treated me with respect, dignity and gave me such helpful advice. I’m not sure I would have managed well without that. Even more, I can now look back and reflect that the day went well and represented my partner and our love so well.

I think it’s important to thank people when they have done such a great job.”

Douglas

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