I have unfortunately just heard the sad news. I hope you are at peace with your Mum, Ga ga and Ruby dog. Always in my thoughts Haribo xx

Abi and I met nearly two decades ago at work and, instantly became the best of friends. Abi, a complex person (aren't we all?), single minded, intelligent, tenacious, with a gloriously inappropriate sense of humour and very generous spirit, battled cancer for many years, as did her mum and Ruby dog before her. Sadly, Abi lost her battle. We lost our Abi. Whenever I see a huge mug of tea, a mini, the colour red, or bee motif, I think of Abi and, always will. Wherever you are Abi, I miss you, my friend. Love always, Michelle.

We will forever be on university field trips, in a pub, having a laugh making up survey results. After meeting on day 1 on the science corridor. Will always remember sitting in your garden in the sunshine for birthdays. Sorry we lost contact for a while. All my love, always, as ever, lots of love RobH